Hyperloop: Air compression

The Hyperloop is a hypothetical new fast transport system between cities, which works by launching pods that carry people through a very low air pressure tunnel. The Hyperloop reduces friction between the pods and the tunnel by supporting the pod on a cushion of air. This air is gathered through the front of the pod and compressed from the initial ambient pressure and temperature of 99 Pa 99~\mbox{Pa} and 293 K 293~\mbox{K} to 2.1 kPa 2.1~\mbox{kPa} and 857 K 857~\mbox{K} . The intake rate of air is 1.43 kg/s 1.43~\mbox{kg/s} . What is the rate of heat energy gain for the air during compression in Watts ?

  • Assume for this problem that the specific heat of air is 1000 J/kg K 1000~\mbox{J/kg K} .


The answer is 806520.

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