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Compressors, FansThe compressor of a large gas turbine
Chapter 4, Problem 56HP(choose chapter or problem)
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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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
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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