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Indicated Power in Compressor is the power required by a compressor to compress air or gas to a desired pressure and volume. Check FAQs
PIndicated=WPolytropicN60
PIndicated - Indicated Power in Compressor?WPolytropic - Work Done during Polytropic Compression?N - Speed in RPM?

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7.8Edit=8Edit58.5Edit60
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Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
PIndicated=WPolytropicN60
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
PIndicated=8J58.560
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
PIndicated=858.560
LAST Step Evaluate
PIndicated=7.8W

Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor Formula Elements

Variables
Indicated Power in Compressor
Indicated Power in Compressor is the power required by a compressor to compress air or gas to a desired pressure and volume.
Symbol: PIndicated
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Work Done during Polytropic Compression
Work Done during Polytropic Compression is the energy transferred during the compression of a gas in a polytropic process, requiring a specific power input.
Symbol: WPolytropic
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Speed in RPM
Speed in RPM is the rate of rotation of an object per minute, used to calculate the power required for a specific application or process.
Symbol: N
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Indicated Power in Compressor

​Go Indicated Power for Double-acting Compressor
PIndicated=WPolytropic2N60

Other formulas in Power Required category

​Go Isothermal Power for Single-acting Compressor
PIsothermal=WIsothermalN60
​Go Isothermal Power for Double-acting Compressor
PIsothermal=WIsothermal2N60
​Go Isentropic Power for Single-acting Compressor
PIsentropic=WIsentropicN60
​Go Isentropic Power for Double-acting Compressor
PIsentropic=WIsentropic2N60

How to Evaluate Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor?

Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor evaluator uses Indicated Power in Compressor = (Work Done during Polytropic Compression*Speed in RPM)/60 to evaluate the Indicated Power in Compressor, Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor formula is defined as the power required to drive a single-acting compressor, which is a critical parameter in evaluating the performance of a compressor system, taking into account the polytropic work and speed of the compressor. Indicated Power in Compressor is denoted by PIndicated symbol.

How to evaluate Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor, enter Work Done during Polytropic Compression (WPolytropic) & Speed in RPM (N) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor

What is the formula to find Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor?
The formula of Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor is expressed as Indicated Power in Compressor = (Work Done during Polytropic Compression*Speed in RPM)/60. Here is an example- 7.8 = (8*58.5)/60.
How to calculate Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor?
With Work Done during Polytropic Compression (WPolytropic) & Speed in RPM (N) we can find Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor using the formula - Indicated Power in Compressor = (Work Done during Polytropic Compression*Speed in RPM)/60.
What are the other ways to Calculate Indicated Power in Compressor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Indicated Power in Compressor-
  • Indicated Power in Compressor=(Work Done during Polytropic Compression*2*Speed in RPM)/60OpenImg
Can the Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor be negative?
Yes, the Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor?
Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Indicated Power for Single-acting Compressor can be measured.
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