Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 7 - Entropy - Problems - Page 404: 7-101C

Answer

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This is not a good proposal. As we know, work associated with steady-flow devices is proportional to the specific volume of the gas. In case of pump, specific volume of liquid will not be affected by cooling hence power consumption will remain same in case of pump.
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