In: Mechanical Engineering
A two stage, single-acting compressor has a free air delivery of
4.2 m3/min when the ambient condition is 1.013 bar, 15oC.
• The suction pressure and temperature are 0.98 bar and 32oC
respectively. • The air is compressed to 16 bar according to the
law pv1.3 = C.
Assuming that the compressor is designed for minimum work with
complete intercooling, calculate the indicated power required to
drive the compressor.