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How to calculate the raise in temperature of air when it's pressurized by a piston type air pump from atmospheric pressure to 3 bar(gauge pressure) ?
Calculating Air Temp Increase from Atmospheric to 3 Bar Pressure
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers on calculating the increase in temperature of air when it is pressurized from atmospheric pressure to 3 bar using a piston-type air pump. The scope includes theoretical considerations related to thermodynamic processes.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the calculation method for temperature increase during pressurization.
- Another participant suggests consulting Wikipedia on "Adiabatic process," mentioning relevant expressions involving pressures, temperatures, and the specific heat ratio (gamma) for air.
- It is noted that the outcome depends on the nature of the process, whether it is isentropic or polytropic, with a formula provided for isentropic processes.
- A correction is made regarding the formula, emphasizing the correct representation of gamma in the context of temperature calculations.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the nature of the process (isentropic vs. polytropic) and its implications for the temperature calculation, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the assumptions made about the process type and the dependence on the definitions of the variables involved, which are not fully clarified.