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Compression Ratio is the ratio of the absolute stage discharge pressure to the absolute stage suction pressure. Check FAQs
r=P2P1
r - Compression Ratio?P2 - Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant?P1 - Suction Pressure?

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4.75Edit=8Edit1.6842Edit
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Compression Ratio given Pressure Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Compression Ratio given Pressure?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
r=P2P1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r=8Bar1.6842Bar
Next Step Convert Units
r=800000Pa168421.0526Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r=800000168421.0526
LAST Step Evaluate
r=4.75

Compression Ratio given Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio is the ratio of the absolute stage discharge pressure to the absolute stage suction pressure.
Symbol: r
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant
Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant is the pressure of the refrigerant after the compression stage or it is the pressure of the refrigerant at the discharge.
Symbol: P2
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Suction Pressure
Suction Pressure is the pressure of the refrigerant before the compression. It is also called the suction pressure of the refrigerant.
Symbol: P1
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Compression Ratio given Pressure?

Compression Ratio given Pressure evaluator uses Compression Ratio = Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure to evaluate the Compression Ratio, Compression Ratio given Pressure formula is defined as a measure of the efficiency of a compressor, which is a critical component in various industrial and mechanical systems, describing the ratio of the discharge pressure to the suction pressure. Compression Ratio is denoted by r symbol.

How to evaluate Compression Ratio given Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Compression Ratio given Pressure, enter Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant (P2) & Suction Pressure (P1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Compression Ratio given Pressure

What is the formula to find Compression Ratio given Pressure?
The formula of Compression Ratio given Pressure is expressed as Compression Ratio = Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure. Here is an example- 7.897335 = 800000/168421.052631579.
How to calculate Compression Ratio given Pressure?
With Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant (P2) & Suction Pressure (P1) we can find Compression Ratio given Pressure using the formula - Compression Ratio = Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Compression Ratio?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Compression Ratio-
  • Compression Ratio=Suction Volume/Discharge VolumeOpenImg
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