UNIVERSITY OF WAH

WAH ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(Mechanical Engineering Department)

Assignment # 4
Course Title: Thermodynamics-II Course Code: ME-231
Semester & Section: 3rd A Faculty: Dr. Adnan Tariq
Maximum Marks: 30 Deadline: 18-Dec-2019
Student Name: _____________________ Reg. #_________________

PLO-1: Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,

engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
PLO-2: Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
CLO-2: Understand the Classification & Working Principles of Air Compressors, Boilers, Steam
Nozzles, Steam Turbines and IC engines.

CLO-3: Apply the mathematical and Engineering knowledge to Solve the mathematical problems
related to ideal gas mixtures, combustion, air compressors and steam turbines.

Course learning Program learning Learning domain

outcome outcome
CLO – 2 PLO –1 C–2
CLO – 3 PLO – 2 C–3

Assignment Title: Numerical problems and theoretical questions related to Air Compressors.

Instructions:

i. Write the unit with each quantity that is to be determined.

ii. In Question # 02 the explanation shall be concise and to the point.
iii. Make a table on your reporting sheet where your numerical answers along with units are
mentioned.
iv. Late submission will result in deduction from the total marks.

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Question# 01: (CLO-3, PLO-2, C-3) [10]
A Two-Stage Air compressor, the pressures are at:
Pressure Value Units
𝑙𝑏𝑓
Atmosphere 14.8 𝑖𝑛2
𝑙𝑏𝑓
Intercooler 111
𝑖𝑛2
𝑙𝑏𝑓
Delivery 832.5
𝑖𝑛2
Table 1- Pressure of air at different stages in air compressor

Assuming perfect and complete intercooling to the original temperature of 15℃ , if the law for
𝑙𝑏 𝑓𝑡
compression is 𝑝𝑣 1.25 = 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡 and value for gas constant, R = 53.3 𝑙𝑏 𝑓 .𝑅 and 1 𝑙𝑏𝑚 of air is
𝑚
present.
Determine the following:
i. The work required in the low-pressure air compressor stage; [6]
ii. The volume swept in the high-pressure air compressor stage. [4]

Question# 02: (CLO-2, PLO-1, C-2) [20]

a) Explain the concept of minimizing the work required for driving an Air Compressor,
support your answer with possible graphical representations. [4+3]
b) Explain how the pressure in the intercooler circuit is related with the efficiency of
multistage air compressors. [5]
c) Extrapolate the data of pressures at different stages given in Table 1 (Q # 01) and
Conclude that whether the efficiency of the air compressor will be maximum, minimum
or any other quantity. [8]

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