Compressor Work in Components of Gas Turbine Formulas

Compressor Work is the work done by the compressor on the fluid. And is denoted by W_c. Compressor Work is usually measured using the Kilojoule for Energy. Note that the value of Compressor Work is always negative.

Formulas to find Compressor Work in Components of Gas Turbine

fxWork Required to Drive Compressor Including Mechanical LossesGo

fxCompressor workGo

fxCompressor Work in Gas Turbine given TemperatureGo

List of variables in Components of Gas Turbine formulas

fx Mechanical Efficiency Go

fx Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure Go

fx Temperature at Compressor Exit Go

fx Temperature at Compressor Inlet Go

fx Enthalpy at Exit of Compressor Go

fx Enthalpy at Compressor Inlet Go

FAQ

What is the Compressor Work?

Compressor Work is the work done by the compressor on the fluid. Compressor Work is usually measured using the Kilojoule for Energy. Note that the value of Compressor Work is always negative.

Can the Compressor Work be negative?

Yes, the Compressor Work, measured in Energy can be negative.

What 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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