Air enters a compressor operating at steady state at 1.05 bar, 300 K, with a volumetric...

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Air enters a compressor operating at steady state at 1.05 bar,300 K, with a volumetric flow rate of 48 m3/min andexits at 12 bar, 400 K. Heat transfer occurs at a rate of 8 kW fromthe compressor to its surroundings.

Assuming the ideal gas model for air and neglecting kinetic andpotential energy effects, determine the power input, in kW.

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