During an adiabatic process the pressure increased

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A piston cylinder holds air at 80 degree F and 15 psi. During an adiabatic process the pressure increased to 165 psi and the entropy generated is 0.15 Btu/lb-degree R. Determine the isentropic efficiency for this

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