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Discussion Forum : Chemical Engineering Basics - Section 8 (Q.No. 8)
8.
Capacity & power requirement for an air compressor working at high altitude compared to sea-level will be
more
less
same
either more or less; depends on the climatic conditions.
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Yamnat said:   8 years ago
It has to increase as a higher compression ratio will be resulted from moving the compressor to a higher altitude. This is accounted for by a drop in the absolute pressure value. Hence more power requirement.

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