Question

An air compressor and takes atmospheric Air at 14.7 PSI and increases its pressure to 150 psi ( Gauge). the pressurized air is stored in a horizontal tank. what is the absolute pressure of air inside the tank

Answer 1

Answer:

The absolute pressure of air inside the tank is 164.7 psi.

Explanation:

Given that,

Atmospheric pressure = 14.7 Psi

Gauge pressure = 150 psi

We need to calculate the absolute pressure of air inside the tank

Using formula of absolute pressure

$P_{ab}=P_{g}+P_{atm}$

Where, $P_{g}$ = gauge pressure

$P_{atm}$ =atmospheric pressure

Put the value into the formula

$P_{ab}=150+14.7$

$P_{ab}=164.7\ psi$

Hence, The absolute pressure of air inside the tank is 164.7 psi.