Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Refrigeration Cycles - Problems - Page 641: 11-26C

Answer

The isentropic efficiency and the second-law efficiency of an isentropic compressor are both $100 \%$.

Work Step by Step

In an isentropic compressor, $s_2 = s_1$ and $h_{2s} = h_2$. Applying these to the two the efficiency definitions, we obtain $$ \begin{aligned} & \eta_{\mathrm{s}, \text { Comp }}=\frac{w_{\text {isen }}}{w}=\frac{h_{2 s}-h_1}{h_2-h_1}=\frac{h_2-h_1}{h_2-h_1}=1=100 \% \\ & \eta_{\text {II, Comp }}=\frac{w_{\mathrm{rev}}}{w}=\frac{h_2-h_1-T_0\left(s_2-s_1\right)}{h_2-h_1}=\frac{h_2-h_1}{h_2-h_1}=1=100 \% \end{aligned} $$ Thus, the isentropic efficiency and the second-law efficiency of an isentropic compressor are both $100 \%$.
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