A single-stage reciprocating air compressor has two double acting cylinders each 46 cm diameter and 3 cm stroke and the piston rods are 50 mm diameter. The intake and discharge pressures are 101.325 kF and 445 kPa, respectively, and the speed is 257 RPM. If the volumetric efficiency is 78%, the isotherma efficiency is 66%, mechanical efficiency is 94%, Actual Indicated Power, in kW is close to: 225.87 90.24 180.48 120.21 110.21

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A single-stage reciprocating air compressor has two double acting cylinders each 46 cm diameter and 36
cm stroke and the piston rods are 50 mm diameter. The intake and discharge pressures are 101.325 kPa
and 445 kPa, respectively, and the speed is 257 RPM. If the volumetric efficiency is 78%, the isothermal
efficiency is 66%, mechanical efficiency is 94%,
Actual Indicated Power, in kW is close to:
225.87
90.24
180.48
120.21
110.21
Transcribed Image Text:A single-stage reciprocating air compressor has two double acting cylinders each 46 cm diameter and 36 cm stroke and the piston rods are 50 mm diameter. The intake and discharge pressures are 101.325 kPa and 445 kPa, respectively, and the speed is 257 RPM. If the volumetric efficiency is 78%, the isothermal efficiency is 66%, mechanical efficiency is 94%, Actual Indicated Power, in kW is close to: 225.87 90.24 180.48 120.21 110.21
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