A 10-stage compressor delivers 26 kg/s of air. The inlet pressure and temperature are 100 kPaa and 77°F, respectively. The discharge pressure is 13.80 bar. Intercooler is installed after each stage. Determine the 6th intercooler pressure in kPa.

A 10-stage compressor delivers 26 kg/s of air. The inlet pressure and temperature are 100 kPaa and 77°F, respectively. The discharge pressure is 13.80 bar. Intercooler is installed after each stage. Determine the 6th intercooler pressure in kPa.

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A 10-stage compressor delivers 26 kg/s of air. The inlet pressure and temperature are 100 kPaa and 77°F, respectively.
The discharge pressure is 13.80 bar. Intercooler is installed after each stage. Determine the 6th intercooler pressure in
kPa.

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