Entropy at point 1 Formula

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Entropy at Point 1 is a thermodynamic property that measures the disorder or randomness of a system at a specific point in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle. Check FAQs
s1=sf1+(x1hfgT1)
s1 - Entropy at Point 1?sf1 - Liquid Entropy at Point 1?x1 - Dryness Fraction at Point 1?hfg - Latent Heat of Fusion?T1 - Temperature at The Suction of Compressor?

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3.64Edit=3Edit+(0.16Edit1000Edit250Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
s1=sf1+(x1hfgT1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s1=3kJ/kg*K+(0.161000kJ/kg250K)
Next Step Convert Units
s1=3000J/kg*K+(0.161E+6J/kg250K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s1=3000+(0.161E+6250)
Next Step Evaluate
s1=3640J/kg*K
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
s1=3.64kJ/kg*K

Entropy at point 1 Formula Elements

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Entropy at Point 1
Entropy at Point 1 is a thermodynamic property that measures the disorder or randomness of a system at a specific point in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: s1
Measurement: Specific EntropyUnit: kJ/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Liquid Entropy at Point 1
Liquid Entropy at Point 1 is the entropy of the liquid refrigerant at the first point in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: sf1
Measurement: Specific EntropyUnit: kJ/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dryness Fraction at Point 1
Dryness Fraction at Point 1 is the measure of the amount of dry air in the refrigerant at the first point of the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: x1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Latent Heat of Fusion
Latent Heat of Fusion is the energy required to change the state of a substance from solid to liquid during the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: hfg
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: kJ/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature at The Suction of Compressor
Temperature at the suction of compressor is the temperature of the refrigerant at the suction side of the compressor in a vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: T1
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Enthalpy of Vapour Compression Refrigeration Cycle category

​Go Work done during isentropic compression(per Kg of refrigerant)
w=h2-h1
​Go Refrigerating Effect(for given h1 and h4)
RE=h1-h4
​Go Refrigerating Effect given Enthalpy at Inlet of Compressor and Exit of Condenser
RE=h1-hf3
​Go Coefficient of Performance given enthalpy of liquid refrigerant leaving condenser (hf3)
COPth=h1-hf3h2-h1

How to Evaluate Entropy at point 1?

Entropy at point 1 evaluator uses Entropy at Point 1 = Liquid Entropy at Point 1+((Dryness Fraction at Point 1*Latent Heat of Fusion)/Temperature at The Suction of Compressor) to evaluate the Entropy at Point 1, Entropy at point 1 formula is defined as a measure of the disorder or randomness of a system at a specific point, typically represented by the symbol "s" and is used to quantify the amount of thermal energy unavailable to do work in a thermodynamic system. Entropy at Point 1 is denoted by s1 symbol.

How to evaluate Entropy at point 1 using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Entropy at point 1, enter Liquid Entropy at Point 1 (sf1), Dryness Fraction at Point 1 (x1), Latent Heat of Fusion (hfg) & Temperature at The Suction of Compressor (T1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Entropy at point 1

What is the formula to find Entropy at point 1?
The formula of Entropy at point 1 is expressed as Entropy at Point 1 = Liquid Entropy at Point 1+((Dryness Fraction at Point 1*Latent Heat of Fusion)/Temperature at The Suction of Compressor). Here is an example- 0.00364 = 3000+((0.16*1000000)/250).
How to calculate Entropy at point 1?
With Liquid Entropy at Point 1 (sf1), Dryness Fraction at Point 1 (x1), Latent Heat of Fusion (hfg) & Temperature at The Suction of Compressor (T1) we can find Entropy at point 1 using the formula - Entropy at Point 1 = Liquid Entropy at Point 1+((Dryness Fraction at Point 1*Latent Heat of Fusion)/Temperature at The Suction of Compressor).
Can the Entropy at point 1 be negative?
Yes, the Entropy at point 1, measured in Specific Entropy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Entropy at point 1?
Entropy at point 1 is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram K[kJ/kg*K] for Specific Entropy. Joule per Kilogram K[kJ/kg*K], Calorie per Gram per Celcius[kJ/kg*K], Joule per Kilogram per Celcius[kJ/kg*K] are the few other units in which Entropy at point 1 can be measured.
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