Methane fl owing at the rate of 1 kg/s is to be compressed by a noncooled centrifugal compressor from 100 kPa to 165 kPa. Th e temperature of the methane entering the compressor is 27°C. Th e effi...

Methane fl owing at the rate of 1 kg/s is to be compressed by a noncooled centrifugal compressor from 100 kPa to 165 kPa. Th e temperature of the methane entering the compressor is 27°C. Th e effi ciency of the compressor is 70%. Calculate the shaft power necessary to run the compressor