Air at 1(atm) and 35°C is compressed in a staged reciprocating compressor (with intercooling) to a final pressure of 50(atm). For each stage, the inlet gas temperature is 35°C and the maximum allowable outlet temperature is 200°C. Mechanical power is the same for all stages, and isentropic efficiency is 65% for each stage. The volumetric flow rate of air is 0.5 m³s⁻¹at the inlet to the first stage.What is the mechanical-power requirement per stage?

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