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A centrifugal compressor has an impeller tip speed of \(200\ \text{m/s}\). The whirl component of absolute velocity at the impeller exit is \(150\ \text{m/s}\). The whirl component of velocity at the inlet is zero. The specific heat at constant pressure is \(1\ \text{kJ/kg K}\). Using Euler's compressor principle, determine the temperature rise across the impeller.

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For centrifugal compressors, \[ \boxed{ u\left(V_{w2}-V_{w1}\right) = C_p\Delta T. } \] This relates the work input directly to the rise in stagnation temperature.
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
  • \(15\ \text{K}\)
  • \(30\ \text{K}\)
  • \(45\ \text{K}\)
  • \(60\ \text{K}\)
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The Correct Option is B

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