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in Mathematics by kratos

An air compressor has a significant heat transfer out. for how high T becomes if no heat transfer. Is that good or should it be insulated?

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by kratos
 
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A lower T at a given pressure P means the specific volume is smaller,

Ideal gas: Pv = RT ;

Shaft work: w = -∫ v dP

This gives a smaller work input which is good.

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