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Compressor Work is the work done by the compressor on the fluid. Check FAQs
Wc=h2-h1
Wc - Compressor Work?h2 - Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor?h1 - Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet?

Compressor work Example

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160.9Edit=548.5Edit-387.6Edit
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Compressor work Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Compressor work?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Wc=h2-h1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Wc=548.5KJ-387.6KJ
Next Step Convert Units
Wc=548500J-387600J
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Wc=548500-387600
Next Step Evaluate
Wc=160900J
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Wc=160.9KJ

Compressor work Formula Elements

Variables
Compressor Work
Compressor Work is the work done by the compressor on the fluid.
Symbol: Wc
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor
Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor is the heat energy of the flow after compression.
Symbol: h2
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet
Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet is the heat energy of flow at the entry of compressor.
Symbol: h1
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Compressor Work

​Go Work Required to Drive Compressor Including Mechanical Losses
Wc=(1ηm)Cp(T2-T1)
​Go Compressor Work in Gas Turbine given Temperature
Wc=Cp(T2-T1)

Other formulas in Compressor category

​Go Degree of Reaction for Compressor
R=ΔErotor increaseΔEstage increase
​Go Isentropic Efficiency of Compression Machine
ηC=Ws,inWin
​Go Mean Diameter of Impeller
Dm=Dt2+Dh22
​Go Tip Velocity of Impeller given Mean Diameter
Ut=π(2Dm2-Dh2)0.5N60

How to Evaluate Compressor work?

Compressor work evaluator uses Compressor Work = Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor-Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet to evaluate the Compressor Work, Compressor Work refers to the energy required to compress a gas within a compressor. This formula calculates the compressor work by determining the difference between the enthalpy at the exit and the enthalpy at the inlet of the compressor. Compressor Work is denoted by Wc symbol.

How to evaluate Compressor work using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Compressor work, enter Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor (h2) & Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet (h1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Compressor work

What is the formula to find Compressor work?
The formula of Compressor work is expressed as Compressor Work = Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor-Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet. Here is an example- 0.1609 = 548500-387600.
How to calculate Compressor work?
With Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor (h2) & Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet (h1) we can find Compressor work using the formula - Compressor Work = Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor-Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet.
What are the other ways to Calculate Compressor Work?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Compressor Work-
  • Compressor Work=(1/Mechanical Efficiency)*Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure*(Temperature at Compressor Exit-Temperature at Compressor Inlet)OpenImg
  • Compressor Work=Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure*(Temperature at Compressor Exit-Temperature at Compressor Inlet)OpenImg
Can the Compressor work be negative?
Yes, the Compressor work, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Compressor work?
Compressor work is usually measured using the Kilojoule[KJ] for Energy. Joule[KJ], Gigajoule[KJ], Megajoule[KJ] are the few other units in which Compressor work can be measured.
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