Question: 8. Given that your current compressor is operational only 1/3 of the time and draws in a power of 24 kW (when loaded), you are

8. Given that your current compressor is operational only 1/3 of the time and draws in a power of 24 kW (when loaded), you are going to replace it with a smaller compressor (1/3 size of the original compressor), that draws in 1/3 the amount of air (i.e., 0.033 kg/s), and uses only a third of the power (i.e., 8 kW), but runs 100% of the time! Calculate the exergy efficiency of the compressor when (20 points):

Inlet is at: 1 bar, 283 K, Outlet is at: 10 bar, 303 K, compressor is operational 100% of the time (assuming no air leakage)

Inlet is at: 1 bar, 303 K, Outlet is at: 10 bar, 303 K, compressor is operational 100% of the time (assuming no air leakage)

Inlet is at: 1 bar, 283 K, Outlet is at: 10 bar, 303 K, compressor is operational 100% of the time (assuming 10% air leakage)

Inlet is at: 1 bar, 303 K, Outlet is at: 10 bar, 303 K, compressor is operational 100% of the time (assuming 10% air leakage)

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