In: Mechanical Engineering
Saturated water vapor at 300°F enters a compressor operating at
steady state with a mass flow rate of 5 lb/s and is compressed
adiabatically to 650 lbf/in.2
If the power input is 2150 hp, determine for the compressor:
(a) the percent isentropic compressor efficiency and
(b) the rate of entropy production, in hp/°R.
Ignore kinetic and potential energy effects.