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  1. The inter-cooler pressure, for minimum work required, for a two stage reciprocating air compressor, is given by (where p₁ = Intake pressure of air, p₂ = Inter-cooler pressure, and p₃ = Delivery pressure of air)

    2. A.

     p₂ = p₁ × p₃
    B.

     p₂ = p₁/p₃
    C.

     p₂ = p₁ × p₂
    D.

     p₂ = p₃/p₁

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    The inter-cooler pressure, for minimum work required, for a two stage reciprocating air compressor, is given by p₂ = p₁ × p₂

    where p₁ = Intake pressure of air, p₂ = Inter-cooler pressure, and p₃ = Delivery pressure of air

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