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Turbine Work represents the work done by a turbine in converting the thermal energy of a fluid into mechanical energy. Check FAQs
WT=CpT3(Prγ-1γ-1Prγ-1γ)
WT - Turbine Work?Cp - Specific heat at constant pressure?T3 - Turbine Inlet Temperature?Pr - Turbine Pressure Ratio?γ - Heat Capacity Ratio?

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873.4321Edit=1.248Edit1300Edit(14.96Edit1.4Edit-11.4Edit-114.96Edit1.4Edit-11.4Edit)
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Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
WT=CpT3(Prγ-1γ-1Prγ-1γ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
WT=1.248kJ/kg*K1300K(14.961.4-11.4-114.961.4-11.4)
Next Step Convert Units
WT=1248J/(kg*K)1300K(14.961.4-11.4-114.961.4-11.4)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
WT=12481300(14.961.4-11.4-114.961.4-11.4)
Next Step Evaluate
WT=873432.11385659J
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
WT=873.43211385659KJ
LAST Step Rounding Answer
WT=873.4321KJ

Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Turbine Work
Turbine Work represents the work done by a turbine in converting the thermal energy of a fluid into mechanical energy.
Symbol: WT
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific heat at constant pressure
Specific heat at constant pressure is the energy required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a substance by one degree as the pressure is maintained constant.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: kJ/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Turbine Inlet Temperature
Turbine Inlet Temperature refers to the temperature of the fluid entering a turbine, such as the hot gases from combustion in a gas turbine engine.
Symbol: T3
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Turbine Pressure Ratio
Turbine Pressure Ratio refers to the ratio of the pressure at the turbine inlet to the pressure at the turbine outlet.
Symbol: Pr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Heat Capacity Ratio
The Heat Capacity Ratio also known as the adiabatic index is the ratio of specific heats i.e. the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Turbine Work

​Go Turbine Work given Enthalpy
WT=h3-h4
​Go Turbine Work in Gas Turbine given Temperature
WT=Cp(T3-T4)

Other formulas in Turbine category

​Go Degree of Reaction for Turbine
R=ΔErotor dropΔEstage drop
​Go Efficiency of turbine in actual gas turbine cycle
ηT=T3-T4T3-T4,s
​Go Efficiency of Turbine in actual Gas Turbine Cycle given Enthalpy
ηT=h3-h4h3-h4s

How to Evaluate Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio?

Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio evaluator uses Turbine Work = Specific heat at constant pressure*Turbine Inlet Temperature*((Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)-1)/(Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio))) to evaluate the Turbine Work, Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio formula is defined as the work done by a turbine in expanding the gases ideally (isentropically). Turbine Work is denoted by WT symbol.

How to evaluate Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio, enter Specific heat at constant pressure (Cp), Turbine Inlet Temperature (T3), Turbine Pressure Ratio (Pr) & Heat Capacity Ratio (γ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio

What is the formula to find Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio?
The formula of Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio is expressed as Turbine Work = Specific heat at constant pressure*Turbine Inlet Temperature*((Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)-1)/(Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio))). Here is an example- 0.650036 = 1248*1300*((14.96^((1.4-1)/1.4)-1)/(14.96^((1.4-1)/1.4))).
How to calculate Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio?
With Specific heat at constant pressure (Cp), Turbine Inlet Temperature (T3), Turbine Pressure Ratio (Pr) & Heat Capacity Ratio (γ) we can find Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio using the formula - Turbine Work = Specific heat at constant pressure*Turbine Inlet Temperature*((Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)-1)/(Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio))).
What are the other ways to Calculate Turbine Work?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Turbine Work-
  • Turbine Work=Turbine Inlet Enthalpy-Turbine Exit EnthalpyOpenImg
  • Turbine Work=Specific heat at constant pressure*(Turbine Inlet Temperature-Turbine Exit Temperature)OpenImg
Can the Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio be negative?
No, the Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio, measured in Energy cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio?
Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio is usually measured using the Kilojoule[KJ] for Energy. Joule[KJ], Gigajoule[KJ], Megajoule[KJ] are the few other units in which Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio can be measured.
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