Compressors, FansThe compressor of a large gas turbine

Chapter 4, Problem 56HP

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Problem 56HP

Compressors, Fans

The compressor of a large gas turbine receives air from the ambient surroundings at 95 kPa, 20°Cwith low velocity. At the compressor discharge, air exits at 1.52 MPa, 430°C with a velocity of 90 m/s. The power input to the compressor is 5000 kW. Determine the mass flow rate of air through the unit.

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QUESTION:

Problem 56HP

Compressors, Fans

The compressor of a large gas turbine receives air from the ambient surroundings at 95 kPa, 20°Cwith low velocity. At the compressor discharge, air exits at 1.52 MPa, 430°C with a velocity of 90 m/s. The power input to the compressor is 5000 kW. Determine the mass flow rate of air through the unit.

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Solution 56 HP

Step 1 of 4:

In this question, we need to find mass flow rate of air through the unit

Data given

Inlet  Pressure

Inlet temperature

Exit pressure

Exit  temperature

Exit  velocity

power

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