Irreversibility Formula

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Irreversibility of a process can also be construed as the amount of work to be done to restore the system to the original state. Check FAQs
I12=(T(S2-S1)-QinTin+QoutTout)
I12 - Irreversibility?T - Temperature?S2 - Entropy at point 2?S1 - Entropy at point 1?Qin - Heat input?Tin - Input Temperature?Qout - Heat output?Tout - Output Temperature?

Irreversibility Example

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Here is how the Irreversibility equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Irreversibility equation looks like.

8171.5476Edit=(86Edit(145Edit-50Edit)-200Edit210Edit+300Edit120Edit)
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Irreversibility Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
I12=(T(S2-S1)-QinTin+QoutTout)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
I12=(86K(145J/kg*K-50J/kg*K)-200J/kg210K+300J/kg120K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
I12=(86(145-50)-200210+300120)
Next Step Evaluate
I12=8171.54761904762J/kg
LAST Step Rounding Answer
I12=8171.5476J/kg

Irreversibility Formula Elements

Variables
Irreversibility
Irreversibility of a process can also be construed as the amount of work to be done to restore the system to the original state.
Symbol: I12
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: J/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature
Temperature is the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Entropy at point 2
Entropy at point 2 is the measure of a system’s thermal energy per unit temperature that is unavailable for doing useful work.
Symbol: S2
Measurement: Specific EntropyUnit: J/kg*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Entropy at point 1
Entropy at point 1 is the measure of a system’s thermal energy per unit temperature that is unavailable for doing useful work.
Symbol: S1
Measurement: Specific EntropyUnit: J/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat input
Heat input is the energy transferred to a thermodynamic system, by mechanisms other than thermodynamic work or transfer of matter.
Symbol: Qin
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: J/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Input Temperature
Input Temperature is the degree or intensity of heat present in the system.
Symbol: Tin
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Heat output
Heat output is the energy transferred from a thermodynamic system, by mechanisms other than thermodynamic work or transfer of matter.
Symbol: Qout
Measurement: Heat of Combustion (per Mass)Unit: J/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Output Temperature
Output Temperature is the degree or intensity of heat present outside the system.
Symbol: Tout
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Irreversibility?

Irreversibility evaluator uses Irreversibility = (Temperature*(Entropy at point 2-Entropy at point 1)-Heat input/Input Temperature+Heat output/Output Temperature) to evaluate the Irreversibility, Irreversibility of a process can also be construed as the amount of work to be done to restore the system to the original state. Irreversibility is denoted by I12 symbol.

How to evaluate Irreversibility using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Irreversibility, enter Temperature (T), Entropy at point 2 (S2), Entropy at point 1 (S1), Heat input (Qin), Input Temperature (Tin), Heat output (Qout) & Output Temperature (Tout) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Irreversibility

What is the formula to find Irreversibility?
The formula of Irreversibility is expressed as Irreversibility = (Temperature*(Entropy at point 2-Entropy at point 1)-Heat input/Input Temperature+Heat output/Output Temperature). Here is an example- 8171.548 = (86*(145-50)-200/210+300/120).
How to calculate Irreversibility?
With Temperature (T), Entropy at point 2 (S2), Entropy at point 1 (S1), Heat input (Qin), Input Temperature (Tin), Heat output (Qout) & Output Temperature (Tout) we can find Irreversibility using the formula - Irreversibility = (Temperature*(Entropy at point 2-Entropy at point 1)-Heat input/Input Temperature+Heat output/Output Temperature).
Can the Irreversibility be negative?
Yes, the Irreversibility, measured in Heat of Combustion (per Mass) can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Irreversibility?
Irreversibility is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram[J/kg] for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Kilojoule per Kilogram[J/kg], Calorie (IT) per Gram[J/kg] are the few other units in which Irreversibility can be measured.
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