Question: 1 2 . 5 A single - acting compressor is required to deliver air at 7 0 bar from an induction pressure of 1 bar

12.5 A single-acting compressor is required to deliver air at 70 bar from an induction pressure of 1 bar , at the rate of 2.4m3min measured at free air conditions of 1.013 bar and 15C. The compression is carried out in two stages with an ideal intermediate pressure and complete intercooling. The clearance volume is 3% of the swept volume in each cylinder and the compressor speed is 750revmin. The index of compression and re-expansion is 1.25 for both cylinders and the temperature at the end of the induction stroke in each cylinder is 32C. The mechanical efficiency of the compressor is 85%. Calculate:
(i) the indicated power required;
(ii) the saving in power over single-stage compression between the same pressures;
(iii) the swept volume of each cylinder;
(iv) the required power output of the drive motor.
1 2 . 5 A single - acting compressor is required

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