Practice Effect of Intercooling - 4 | Reciprocating Compressors | Applied Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is intercooling?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why cooling is necessary during compression.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of intercooling.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the energy consumption during compression.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of intercooling?

  • To increase work input
  • To reduce energy consumption
  • To lower discharge temperature

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how cooling affects the efficiency of compression.

Question 2

True or False: Perfect intercooling means the air is cooled back to its inlet temperature before the next stage of compression.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what perfect cooling would look like.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the work input reduction achieved by intercooling in a two-stage compression system operating initially at 100Β°C and achieving a final temperature of 30Β°C with known specific heats.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to account for the initial and final temperatures in your calculations.

Question 2

Discuss the thermal and economic implications of a system operating without intercooling for a prolonged period.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both direct and indirect costs in your discussion.

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