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)

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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)
(A) p₂ = p₁ × p₃

  •  (B) p₂= p₁/p₃

(C) p₂ = p₁ × p₂          (Ans)

(D) p₂ = p₃/p₁