what power in kw is required to drive it?

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8. A single stage air compressor handles 0.454 cubic meter per sec of atmospheric pressure, 27 deg
Cair and delivers it to a receiver at 652. 75 kPa. It is 0.85 and its mechanical efficiency is 0.90. If
it rotates at 500 rpm, what power in kw is required to drive it?
Transcribed Image Text:8. A single stage air compressor handles 0.454 cubic meter per sec of atmospheric pressure, 27 deg Cair and delivers it to a receiver at 652. 75 kPa. It is 0.85 and its mechanical efficiency is 0.90. If it rotates at 500 rpm, what power in kw is required to drive it?
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