Compressing air in a compressor-what is the thermodynamics of it?

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Compressing air in a compressor can be considered an adiabatic process if the compressor is well insulated or if the compression occurs rapidly enough to prevent heat transfer with the environment. This means that during compression, the temperature of the air increases due to the work done on it without heat loss. The efficiency of the compressor can be affected by how closely it approaches ideal adiabatic conditions. Understanding these thermodynamic principles is crucial for optimizing compressor performance in internal combustion engines. Overall, the adiabatic nature of air compression plays a significant role in engine efficiency and operation.
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when we compress air, like, say in a compressor used in i.c. engines, is it an adiabatic process?
 
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chhitiz said:
when we compress air, like, say in a compressor used in i.c. engines, is it an adiabatic process?

If the compressor is well enough insulated or the process happens fast enough to not allow heat transfer between the environment, then yes, it would be an adiabatic compressor.

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