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Mass Flow Rate Core refers to the rate at which air flows through the core of a turbofan engine, specifically through the combustion chamber and the turbine. Check FAQs
mc=T-b(Vj,b-V)Vj,c-V
mc - Mass Flow Rate Core?T - Turbofan Thrust?b - Mass Flow Rate Bypass?Vj,b - Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle?V - Flight Speed?Vj,c - Exit Velocity Core Nozzle?

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42.9804Edit=17.8Edit-258Edit(250Edit-198Edit)300Edit-198Edit
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Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
mc=T-b(Vj,b-V)Vj,c-V
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
mc=17.8kN-258kg/s(250m/s-198m/s)300m/s-198m/s
Next Step Convert Units
mc=17800N-258kg/s(250m/s-198m/s)300m/s-198m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
mc=17800-258(250-198)300-198
Next Step Evaluate
mc=42.9803921568627kg/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
mc=42.9804kg/s

Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine Formula Elements

Variables
Mass Flow Rate Core
Mass Flow Rate Core refers to the rate at which air flows through the core of a turbofan engine, specifically through the combustion chamber and the turbine.
Symbol: mc
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Turbofan Thrust
Turbofan Thrust is the total thrust produced by jet core efflux and bypass air which has been accelerated by a ducted fan.
Symbol: T
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass Flow Rate Bypass
Mass Flow Rate Bypass refers to the rate at which air bypasses the core of a turbofan engine and flows through the bypass duct.
Symbol: b
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle
Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle is the speed at which exhaust gases exit the secondary nozzle of a turbofan exit.
Symbol: Vj,b
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flight Speed
Flight Speed refers to the velocity at which an aircraft travels through the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Exit Velocity Core Nozzle
Exit Velocity Core Nozzle is the speed at which exhaust gases exit the primary nozzle of a turbofan engine.
Symbol: Vj,c
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Mass Flow Rate Core

​Go Mass flow rate hot primary engine
mc=ma-b

Other formulas in Turbofans category

​Go Bypass Ratio
bpr=bmc
​Go Cooling Effectiveness
ε=Tg-TmTg-Tc
​Go Total mass flow rate through turbofan engine
ma=mc+b
​Go Turbofan thrust
T=mc(Vj,c-V)+b(Vj,b-V)

How to Evaluate Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine?

Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine evaluator uses Mass Flow Rate Core = (Turbofan Thrust-Mass Flow Rate Bypass*(Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle-Flight Speed))/(Exit Velocity Core Nozzle-Flight Speed) to evaluate the Mass Flow Rate Core, Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine is a measure of the rate of mass flow of hot primary air in a turbofan engine, which is essential for determining the engine's performance and efficiency. Mass Flow Rate Core is denoted by mc symbol.

How to evaluate Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine, enter Turbofan Thrust (T), Mass Flow Rate Bypass (ṁb), Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle (Vj,b), Flight Speed (V) & Exit Velocity Core Nozzle (Vj,c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine

What is the formula to find Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine?
The formula of Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine is expressed as Mass Flow Rate Core = (Turbofan Thrust-Mass Flow Rate Bypass*(Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle-Flight Speed))/(Exit Velocity Core Nozzle-Flight Speed). Here is an example- 35.13725 = (17800-258*(250-198))/(300-198).
How to calculate Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine?
With Turbofan Thrust (T), Mass Flow Rate Bypass (ṁb), Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle (Vj,b), Flight Speed (V) & Exit Velocity Core Nozzle (Vj,c) we can find Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine using the formula - Mass Flow Rate Core = (Turbofan Thrust-Mass Flow Rate Bypass*(Exit Velocity Bypass Nozzle-Flight Speed))/(Exit Velocity Core Nozzle-Flight Speed).
What are the other ways to Calculate Mass Flow Rate Core?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mass Flow Rate Core-
  • Mass Flow Rate Core=Mass Flow Rate-Mass Flow Rate BypassOpenImg
Can the Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine be negative?
No, the Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine?
Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second[kg/s] for Mass Flow Rate. Gram per Second[kg/s], Gram per Hour[kg/s], Milligram per Minute[kg/s] are the few other units in which Primary Mass flow Rate in Turbofan Engine can be measured.
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