Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118412931
ISBN 13: 978-1-11841-293-0

Chapter 9 - Checking Understanding - Page 587: 2

Answer

During compression pressure and temperature of gas increases. Molecular motion or disorderness increases with temperature. Hence, net work done requires for compression increases with temperature. Compression is carried out in multi-stages and intercooler is employed between two stages to bring down the gas temperature. Thus net work done is reduced. Moreover, work done can be minimised for isothermal compression.

Work Step by Step

During compression pressure and temperature of gas increases. Molecular motion or disorderness increases with temperature. Hence, net work done requires for compression increases with temperature. Compression is carried out in multi-stages and intercooler is employed between two stages to bring down the gas temperature. Thus net work done is reduced. Moreover, work done can be minimised for isothermal compression.
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