The compression stages in the axial compressor of the industrial gas turbine are close coupled, making inter cooling very impractical. To cool the air in such compressors and to reduce the compression power, it is proposed to spray water mist with drop size on the order of 5 microns into the air stream as it is compressed and to cool the air continuously as the water evaporates. Although the collision of water droplets with turbine blades is a concern, experience with steam turbines indicates that they can cope with water droplet concentrations of up to 14 percent. Assuming air is compressed isentropically at a rate of 2 kg/s from 300 K and 100 kPa to 1200 kPa and the water is injected at a temperature of 20°C at a rate of 0.2 kg/s, determine the reduction in the exit temperature of the compressed air and the compressor power saved. Assume the water vaporizes completely before leaving the compressor, and assume an average mass flow rate of 2.1 kg/s throughout the compressor.