Stagnation Temperature in Propulsion Formulas

Stagnation Temperature is defined as the temperature that would exist if the flow were slowed down isentropically to zero velocity. And is denoted by T₀. Stagnation Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin for Temperature. Note that the value of Stagnation Temperature is always positive.

Formulas to find Stagnation Temperature in Propulsion

fxStagnation TemperatureGo

Propulsion formulas that make use of Stagnation Temperature

fxStagnation Velocity of SoundGo

fxStagnation Velocity of Sound given Specific Heat at Constant PressureGo

List of variables in Propulsion formulas

fx Static Temperature Go

fx Velocity of Fluid Flow Go

fx Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure Go

FAQ

What is the Stagnation Temperature?

Stagnation Temperature is defined as the temperature that would exist if the flow were slowed down isentropically to zero velocity. Stagnation Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin for Temperature. Note that the value of Stagnation Temperature is always positive.

Can the Stagnation Temperature be negative?

No, the Stagnation Temperature, measured in Temperature cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Stagnation Temperature?

Stagnation Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin[K] for Temperature. Celsius[K], Fahrenheit[K], Rankine[K] are the few other units in which Stagnation Temperature can be measured.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!