Question: Problem 2 (10 points): Pumps are routinely required to increase pressure of liquids. In one process, 1 GPM of ethanol liquid must be pumped from

 Problem 2 (10 points): Pumps are routinely required to increase pressure

Problem 2 (10 points): Pumps are routinely required to increase pressure of liquids. In one process, 1 GPM of ethanol liquid must be pumped from 2 bar to 1000 bar. Due to the volatile nature of the liquid, the compression is done isothermaly at 20C, which requires that the pump must be continuously cooled. Assuming that the SRK EOS can be used to model ethanol and the pump's efficiency is 70%, determine the rate at which heat must be removed continuously and the power required for the compression. Clearly show your steps and representative calculation on paper in addition to attaching your properly commented computation work (from Excel or any other software that you may have used). Your work on paper must clearly show the reference state used for calculations involving H or U and S

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