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PROBLEM #03 (Open System) Helium is to be compressed from 95 kPa and 288 K to...

PROBLEM #03 (Open System) Helium is to be compressed from 95 kPa and 288 K to 675 kPa and 650 K. A heat loss of 15 kJ/kg occurs during the compression process.

(a)Neglecting kinetic energy changes

(b) Determine the power input required for a mass flow rate of 50 kg/min.

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