<p>The steady-flow, reversible work equation Wrev=-v(P2-P1)-Pe-Ke applies<br />t
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<p>The steady-flow, reversible work equation Wrev=-v(P2-P1)-Pe-Ke applies<br />to:<br />A. Any substance.<br />B. Only compressible substances like steel.<br />C. Only incompressible substances like liquid water.<br />D. Only compressible substances like air.</p><p><br />1b. For the conveyance of a given mass of fluid between two pressures, the work input to a<br />compressor can be reduced by:<br />A. Increasing the inlet temperature.<br />B. Converting the gas or vapor to a liquid.<br />C. Maintaining isothermal conditions through intercooling.<br />D. Maintaining adiabatic conditions through insulation.</p>
Explanation / Answer
A. C.