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Ideal Thrust is the thrust produced by an engine when nozzle exit pressure is same as ambient pressure or nozzle is perfectly expanded. Check FAQs
Tideal=ma((1+f)Ve-V)
Tideal - Ideal Thrust?ma - Mass Flow Rate?f - Fuel Air Ratio?Ve - Exit Velocity?V - Flight Speed?

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487.312Edit=3.5Edit((1+0.009Edit)248Edit-111Edit)
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Momentum Thrust Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Momentum Thrust?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tideal=ma((1+f)Ve-V)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tideal=3.5kg/s((1+0.009)248m/s-111m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tideal=3.5((1+0.009)248-111)
LAST Step Evaluate
Tideal=487.312N

Momentum Thrust Formula Elements

Variables
Ideal Thrust
Ideal Thrust is the thrust produced by an engine when nozzle exit pressure is same as ambient pressure or nozzle is perfectly expanded.
Symbol: Tideal
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass Flow Rate
Mass Flow Rate represents the amount of mass passing through a system per unit of time.
Symbol: ma
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fuel Air Ratio
Fuel Air Ratio is the ratio of mass flow rate of fuel to the mass flow rate of air.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Exit Velocity
Exit Velocity refers to the speed at which gases expand at the exit of nozzle of a engine.
Symbol: Ve
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Flight Speed
Flight Speed refers to the velocity at which an aircraft moves through the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Ideal Thrust

​Go Ideal Thrust given Effective Speed Ratio
Tideal=maV((1α)-1)
​Go Ideal Thrust of Jet Engine
Tideal=ma(Ve-V)
​Go Thrust given aircraft forward speed, velocity of exhaust
Tideal=ma(Ve-V)

Other formulas in Thrust Generation category

​Go Total Thrust given Efficiency and Enthalpy
Ttotal=ma((2Δhnozzleηnozzle)-V+(ηTηtransmissionΔhturbine))
​Go Thrust power
TP=maV(Ve-V)
​Go Specific thrust
Isp=Ve-V
​Go Specific Thrust given Effective Speed Ratio
Isp=Ve(1-α)

How to Evaluate Momentum Thrust?

Momentum Thrust evaluator uses Ideal Thrust = Mass Flow Rate*((1+Fuel Air Ratio)*Exit Velocity-Flight Speed) to evaluate the Ideal Thrust, Momentum Thrust is a measure of the forward force produced by an aircraft or spacecraft, calculated by considering the mass flow rate, fuel-air ratio, exit velocity, and flight speed, providing a crucial parameter in aerospace engineering to evaluate the performance and efficiency of propulsion systems. Ideal Thrust is denoted by Tideal symbol.

How to evaluate Momentum Thrust using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Momentum Thrust, enter Mass Flow Rate (ma), Fuel Air Ratio (f), Exit Velocity (Ve) & Flight Speed (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Momentum Thrust

What is the formula to find Momentum Thrust?
The formula of Momentum Thrust is expressed as Ideal Thrust = Mass Flow Rate*((1+Fuel Air Ratio)*Exit Velocity-Flight Speed). Here is an example- 487.312 = 3.5*((1+0.009)*248-111).
How to calculate Momentum Thrust?
With Mass Flow Rate (ma), Fuel Air Ratio (f), Exit Velocity (Ve) & Flight Speed (V) we can find Momentum Thrust using the formula - Ideal Thrust = Mass Flow Rate*((1+Fuel Air Ratio)*Exit Velocity-Flight Speed).
What are the other ways to Calculate Ideal Thrust?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Ideal Thrust-
  • Ideal Thrust=Mass Flow Rate*Flight Speed*((1/Effective Speed Ratio)-1)OpenImg
  • Ideal Thrust=Mass Flow Rate*(Exit Velocity-Flight Speed)OpenImg
  • Ideal Thrust=Mass Flow Rate*(Exit Velocity-Flight Speed)OpenImg
Can the Momentum Thrust be negative?
No, the Momentum Thrust, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Momentum Thrust?
Momentum Thrust is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Momentum Thrust can be measured.
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