Air is compressed in a single stage reciprocating compressor at the rate of 1 kg/s from 1 bar at 22°C to 8 bar. If γ = 1.4 and R = 287 J/kgK for air, also take (8)0.286 = 1.81 and ln(8) = 2.079. Difference in work required in compression was isentropic and isothermal:

Air is compressed in a single stage reciprocating compressor at the ra

1.	Air is compressed in a single stage reciprocating compressor at the rate of 1 kg/s from 1 bar at 22°C to 8 bar. If γ = 1.4 and R = 287 J/kgK for air, also take (8)0.286 = 1.81 and ln(8) = 2.079. Difference in work required in compression was isentropic and isothermal:
A.	240.45 kW
B.	218.32 kW
C.	176.06 kW
D.	64.39 kW
Answer» E.

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Air is compressed in a single stage reciprocating compressor at the rate of 1 kg/s from 1 bar at 22°C to 8 bar. If γ = 1.4 and R = 287 J/kgK for air, also take (8)0.286 = 1.81 and ln(8) = 2.079. Difference in work required in compression was isentropic and isothermal:

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