For steady flow and adiabatic conditions, the energy equation for the selected control volume can be written as:
By further assuming there is no change in the internal energy, and according to the conservation of mass:
The shaft work is given by:
Note that 1 horse power (hp) is equivalent to 550 ft-lb/s.
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