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Hi all,
I am looking at a air compressor train design which looks like this:
I know how to work the compressor work needed for a two stage compressor, and hence how much work I can save using 2 instead of 1 stage.
The question I have is: How much energy does it require to operate an intercooler (in red on figure) ?
How do the savings in work compare to that. I was asked the question today while giving a talk and couldn't answer it. I am not an engineer.
Thank you for your help
I am looking at a air compressor train design which looks like this:
I know how to work the compressor work needed for a two stage compressor, and hence how much work I can save using 2 instead of 1 stage.
The question I have is: How much energy does it require to operate an intercooler (in red on figure) ?
How do the savings in work compare to that. I was asked the question today while giving a talk and couldn't answer it. I am not an engineer.
Thank you for your help