Lost Work in Thermodynamics Formulas

Lost Work is defined as the work lost in the process by the actual work to the ideal work. And is denoted by W_lost. Lost Work is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Lost Work is always negative.

Formulas to find Lost Work in Thermodynamics

fxLost Work using Ideal and Actual WorkGo

Thermodynamics formulas that make use of Lost Work

fxIdeal Work using Lost and Actual WorkGo

fxActual Work using Ideal and Lost WorkGo

List of variables in Thermodynamics formulas

fx Actual Work Done in Thermodynamic Process Go

fx Ideal Work Go

FAQ

What is the Lost Work?

Lost Work is defined as the work lost in the process by the actual work to the ideal work. Lost Work is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Lost Work is always negative.

Can the Lost Work be negative?

Yes, the Lost Work, measured in Energy can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Lost Work?

Lost Work is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Lost Work can be measured.

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