In: Mechanical Engineering
An isentropic pump compresses water between the pressures listed in Problem 1 (30 & 8000 kPa) at the same mass flow rate (3 kg/s). Assuming saturated liquid conditions at the inlet of the pump, determine:
a) The power required to operate the pump
b) The ratio of the turbine power output from problem 1 to the required power input of the pump