Operation of an isothermal compressor
Methane at 260 K is to be isothermally compressed from 0.1 MPa to 1.0 MPa.
a) What is the minimum work required, and how much heat must be removed to keep the compression process isothermal?
b) If the compressor is only 75% efficient what is the work required, and how much heat must be removed to keep the compression process isothermal?