Consider a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving tank wit
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Question
Consider a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) diving tank with a volume of 18 litres and a maximum pressure rating of 200 bar (gauge). The tank can be pressurized to this 200 bar pressure limit. Before diving, the tank should be filled with air via a compressor, capable of delivering air at a 4.2 ft /min flow rate. The valve, through which air enters (or leaves) the tank, has 3 a throat diameter of 12 mm. The tank is to be filled on a nice sunny day, when the temperature is 30