Entropy at point 2 Formula

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Entropy at Point 2 is a thermodynamic property that measures the disorder or randomness of a system in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle. Check FAQs
s2=sf2+(x2hfgT2)
s2 - Entropy at Point 2?sf2 - Liquid Entropy at Point 2?x2 - Dryness Fraction at Point 2?hfg - Latent Heat of Fusion?T2 - Temperature at Discharge of Compressor?

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7.4444Edit=7Edit+(0.2Edit1000Edit450Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
s2=sf2+(x2hfgT2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s2=7kJ/kg*K+(0.21000kJ/kg450K)
Next Step Convert Units
s2=7000J/kg*K+(0.21E+6J/kg450K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s2=7000+(0.21E+6450)
Next Step Evaluate
s2=7444.44444444444J/kg*K
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
s2=7.44444444444444kJ/kg*K
LAST Step Rounding Answer
s2=7.4444kJ/kg*K

Entropy at point 2 Formula Elements

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Entropy at Point 2
Entropy at Point 2 is a thermodynamic property that measures the disorder or randomness of a system in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: s2
Measurement: Specific EntropyUnit: kJ/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Liquid Entropy at Point 2
Liquid Entropy at Point 2 is the entropy of the liquid refrigerant at the second point in the vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: sf2
Measurement: Specific EntropyUnit: kJ/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dryness Fraction at Point 2
Dryness Fraction at Point 2 is the measure of the proportion of dry air in the refrigerant at the second point of the vapour compression cycle.
Symbol: x2
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 Discharge of Compressor
Temperature at Discharge of Compressor is the temperature of the refrigerant at the discharge of the compressor in a vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Symbol: T2
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 2?

Entropy at point 2 evaluator uses Entropy at Point 2 = Liquid Entropy at Point 2+((Dryness Fraction at Point 2*Latent Heat of Fusion)/Temperature at Discharge of Compressor) to evaluate the Entropy at Point 2, Entropy at point 2 formula is defined as a thermodynamic property that measures the disorder or randomness of a system at a specific point, specifically at point 2, in the context of enthalpy of air, where it plays a crucial role in understanding the energy changes in the system. Entropy at Point 2 is denoted by s2 symbol.

How to evaluate Entropy at point 2 using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Entropy at point 2, enter Liquid Entropy at Point 2 (sf2), Dryness Fraction at Point 2 (x2), Latent Heat of Fusion (hfg) & Temperature at Discharge of Compressor (T2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Entropy at point 2

What is the formula to find Entropy at point 2?
The formula of Entropy at point 2 is expressed as Entropy at Point 2 = Liquid Entropy at Point 2+((Dryness Fraction at Point 2*Latent Heat of Fusion)/Temperature at Discharge of Compressor). Here is an example- 0.007444 = 7000+((0.2*1000000)/450).
How to calculate Entropy at point 2?
With Liquid Entropy at Point 2 (sf2), Dryness Fraction at Point 2 (x2), Latent Heat of Fusion (hfg) & Temperature at Discharge of Compressor (T2) we can find Entropy at point 2 using the formula - Entropy at Point 2 = Liquid Entropy at Point 2+((Dryness Fraction at Point 2*Latent Heat of Fusion)/Temperature at Discharge of Compressor).
Can the Entropy at point 2 be negative?
Yes, the Entropy at point 2, measured in Specific Entropy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Entropy at point 2?
Entropy at point 2 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 2 can be measured.
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