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Q8. In a single acting, single stage reciprocating compressor, air is compressed from free air conditions of 1 bar and 15℃ to 9 bars.

The clearance volume is 4 % of the swept volume.

Compression and expansion processes take place according to the law pV^1.3 = constant.

Calculate EACH of the following for 1 kg of air delivered:

(a) The volumetric efficiency; (2)

(b) The delivery temperature; (2)

(c) The heat transferred during the compression process; (5)

(d) The heat transferred during the expansion process; (4)

(e) The network output. (3)