Thermodynamics The centrifugal compressor in a refrigeration system operating at steady state conditions, compresses adiabatically 0.1 lbm/s...

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The centrifugal compressor in a refrigeration system operatingat steady state conditions, compresses adiabatically 0.1 lbm/s ofsaturated R-134a vapor at 0°F to 200 psia. Answer thefollowing.

a. Create a schematic representation of your system and draw theboundary you would use to solve the questions in this problem.

b. Represent the process on a T-s diagram.

c. Calculate the minimum work required by this compressor, inhp. Note: the solution to this problem requires interpolations; useyour textbook tables. You answer will also be evaluated on itsaccuracy.

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