An adiabatic air compressor compresses 15 L/s of air at 1 bar and 30 °C to 8 bar and 350 °C. A heat loss of 10 KJ/Kg is estimated through the wall of the compressor. Determine the work required by the compressor in kJ/kg and the power required to drive the air compressor in kW.

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An adiabatic air compressor compresses 15 L/s of air at 1 bar and 30 °C to 8 bar
and 350 °C. A heat loss of 10 KJ/Kg is estimated through the wall of the compressor.
Determine the work required by the compressor in kJ/kg and the power required to drive
the air compressor in kW.

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