3.14) An axial compressor stage has a mean diameter of 60 cm and runs at 15000 rpm. Temperature rise and pressure ratio developed are 30 °C and 1.4 respectively, the temperature at the rotor exit is 55°C. While delivering 57 kg/s of air; assume mechanical efficiency of 86.0 % and an initial temperature of 35 °C, determine: (a) the power required to drive the compressor. [1998.5 kW] (b) the stage loading coefficient. [0.135] (c) the stage efficiency. [94.19 %] (d) the degree of reaction. [66.6 %]

3.14) An axial compressor stage has a mean diameter of 60 cm and runs at 15000 rpm. Temperature rise and pressure ratio developed are 30 °C and 1.4 respectively, the temperature at the rotor exit is 55°C. While delivering 57 kg/s of air; assume mechanical efficiency of 86.0 % and an initial temperature of 35 °C, determine: (a) the power required to drive the compressor. [1998.5 kW] (b) the stage loading coefficient. [0.135] (c) the stage efficiency. [94.19 %] (d) the degree of reaction. [66.6 %]

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