Compressor efficiency and the entropy generation

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An adiabatic compressor is used to bring saturated water vapor at a pressure of 103 lbf/in^2 up to 1000 lbf/in^2, where the actual exit temperature is 1000 F. Find the compressor efficiency and the entropy generation. Is there an improvement by reducing the exit temperature to 800F?

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