Question: An air compressor is used to charge an initially empty 200-L tank with air up to 5 MPa. The air inlet to the compressor is

An air compressor is used to charge an initially empty 200-L tank with air up to 5 MPa. The air inlet to the compressor is at 100 kPa, 17C and the compressor isentropic efficiency is 80%. Find the total compressor work and the change in availability of the air.

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