Air is compressed reversibly in a pistoncylinder assembly. The 0.12 lb m of air in the cylinder

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Air is compressed reversibly in a piston–cylinder assembly. The 0.12 lbm of air in the cylinder is initially at 15 psia and 80 F, and the compression process takes place isothermally to 120 psia.

A. Determine the work required to compress the air (Btu).

B. Determine the final pressure of the air (psia).

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Thermodynamics Concepts And Applications

ISBN: 9781107179714

2nd Edition

Authors: Stephen R. Turns, Laura L. Pauley

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