A fan is (in effect) a gas compressor which moves large volumes of air at low pressure

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A fan is (in effect) a gas compressor which moves large volumes of air at low pressure across small (1 to 15 kPa) pressure differences. The usual design equation is:

where subscript 1 denotes inlet conditions and η is the efficiency with respect to isentropic operation. Develop this equation. Show also how it follows from the usual equation for compression of an ideal gas with constant heat capacities.

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Introduction To Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

ISBN: 9781259696527

8th Edition

Authors: J.M. Smith, Hendrick Van Ness, Michael Abbott, Mark Swihart

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