Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Thermodynamic Property Relations - Problems - Page 685: 12-99E

Answer

$η_{II}=67.6\%$

Work Step by Step

The reversible work input to the compressor is determined from $$ w_{n e v}=h_2-h_1-T_0\left(s_2-s_1\right)=767.4\ \mathrm{Btu} / \mathrm{lbm}-(537\ \mathrm{R})(0.4628\ \mathrm{Btu} / \mathrm{lbm} \cdot \mathrm{R})=518.8\ \mathrm{Btu} / \mathrm{lbm} $$ The second-law efficiency of the compressor is $$ \eta_{\mathrm{II}}=\frac{w_{\text {rev }}}{w_{\text {natual }}}=\frac{518.8}{767.4}=0.676=\mathbf{6 7 . 6 \%} $$
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