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COMPRESSOR Sample-Problems

The document contains 6 sample problems related to air compressors. The problems cover topics like determining power required to compress air, calculating changes in enthalpy and mass flow rates, and finding volumetric efficiency and compressor clearance. The problems provide various conditions and ask the reader to select the correct answer.

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COMPRESSOR Sample-Problems

The document contains 6 sample problems related to air compressors. The problems cover topics like determining power required to compress air, calculating changes in enthalpy and mass flow rates, and finding volumetric efficiency and compressor clearance. The problems provide various conditions and ask the reader to select the correct answer.

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  • Sample Problems

Sample Problems:

1. Air taken from the atmosphere at 100 Kpa and 21℃ is delivered to the air
receiver at 690 Kpa and 150 ℃ by means of a water jacketed reciprocating
compressor. The compressor has rated capacity of 0.15 m3/s free air. Determine
the power required to compress the air.
a. 54.94 KW c. 34.94 KW
b. 44.94 KW d. 24.94 KW

2. A large water cooled air compressor takes in air at 15 psia and 50 ℉ and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270 ℉ . The compressor delivers 35.6 hp to the air, and
heat is rejected by the air at the rate of btu/min. Find:
A. The change of specific enthalpy, Btu/lb
B. The rate change of enthalpy, Btu/min
C. The mass flow rate of flow, lb/min; and
D. The volumentric capacity of the compressor based on the inlet air, ft3/min.

3. A single acting compressor has a volumetric efficiency of 87% operates at 500


rpm. It takes in air at 100 Kpa and 30 ℃ and discharges it at 600 KPa. The air
handled is 6 m3/min measured at discharge condition. If compression is
isentropic, find the mean effective pressure in Kpa.
a. 203.59 Kpa c. 303.59 Kpa
b. 253.64 Kpa d. 353.64 Kpa
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4. A single stage air compressor handles 0.454 of atmospheric pressure 27 C
s
air, and delivers it to a receiver at 652.75 kpa. Its volumetric efficiency is 0.72, its
compression efficiency on an isothermal basis is 0.85 and its mechanical
efficiency is 0.90. if it rotates at 350 rpm, what power in Kw is required to drive it?
a.95 c.120
b.112 d.100
5. A piston positive-displacement pump ( PDP) has 6-in diameter and 2.5-in stroke.
Its crankshaft rotates at 360 rpm. Compute its output assuming volumetric efficiency of
96%.
a. 10.27 cfm c.12.51 cfm
b.15,41 cfm d. 14.14 cfm
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6. The piston displacement of a double acting compressor is 0.358 delivers gas from
s
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m
101.325 Kpa and 300 K to 675 Kpa at the rate of 0.166 at 150 rpm . Value of a
s
compression and expansion is 1.33. Find the compressor percent clearance.
a. 19.66 b.15.69 c. 10.75 d. 16.96

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