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when we compress air, like, say in a compressor used in i.c. engines, is it an adiabatic process?
Compressing air in a compressor-what is the thermodynamics of it?
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SUMMARY
Compressing air in a compressor, particularly in internal combustion (I.C.) engines, is primarily an adiabatic process when the compressor is sufficiently insulated or when the compression occurs rapidly enough to prevent heat transfer with the environment. This means that during the compression, the temperature of the air increases without heat exchange, adhering to the principles of thermodynamics. Understanding this process is crucial for optimizing engine performance and efficiency.
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