1 kg / s of steam is compressed in an adiabatic compressor from 200 kPa and...

1 kg / s of steam is compressed in an adiabatic compressor from 200 kPa and 200 ° C to 3000 kPa and 400 ° C. How powerful is the compressor? is this transformation possible (briefly argue)?

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