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Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock is the enthalpy of downstream of shock and it is defined as the sum of the system's internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume for per unit mass. Check FAQs
h2=h11+(2γγ+1)(M12-1)(γ+1)M122+(γ-1)M12
h2 - Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock?h1 - Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock?γ - Specific Heat Ratio?M1 - Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock?

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262.9808Edit=200.203Edit1+(21.4Edit1.4Edit+1)(1.49Edit2-1)(1.4Edit+1)1.49Edit22+(1.4Edit-1)1.49Edit2
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Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
h2=h11+(2γγ+1)(M12-1)(γ+1)M122+(γ-1)M12
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h2=200.203J/kg1+(21.41.4+1)(1.492-1)(1.4+1)1.4922+(1.4-1)1.492
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h2=200.2031+(21.41.4+1)(1.492-1)(1.4+1)1.4922+(1.4-1)1.492
Next Step Evaluate
h2=262.980817074534J/kg
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h2=262.9808J/kg

Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number Formula Elements

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Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock
Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock is the enthalpy of downstream of shock and it is defined as the sum of the system's internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume for per unit mass.
Symbol: h2
Measurement: Specific EnergyUnit: J/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock
Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock is the enthalpy of upstream of shock and it is defined as the sum of the system's internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume for per unit mass.
Symbol: h1
Measurement: Specific EnergyUnit: J/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Ratio
The Specific Heat Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 1 to 2.
Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock
Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock represents the velocity of a fluid or airflow relative to the speed of sound before encountering a normal shock wave.
Symbol: M1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock

​Go Enthalpy behind Normal Shock from Normal Shock Energy Equation
h2=h1+V12-V222

Other formulas in Downstream Shock Waves category

​Go Characteristic Mach Number behind Shock
M2cr=1M1cr
​Go Mach Number behind Shock
M2=(2+γM12-M122γM12-γ+1)12
​Go Velocity behind Normal Shock
V2=V1γ+1(γ-1)+2M2
​Go Static Pressure behind Normal Shock using Normal Shock Momentum Equation
P2=P1+ρ1V12-ρ2V22

How to Evaluate Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number?

Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number evaluator uses Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock = Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio)/(Specific Heat Ratio+1))*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2-1))/((Specific Heat Ratio+1)*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2)/(2+(Specific Heat Ratio-1)*Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2)) to evaluate the Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock, The Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number computes the enthalpy of a fluid behind a normal shock wave based on the enthalpy ahead of the shock and the Mach number of the flow. This formula accounts for the ratio of specific heats for the fluid and provides insights into the change in enthalpy resulting from the shock wave passage. Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock is denoted by h2 symbol.

How to evaluate Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number, enter Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock (h1), Specific Heat Ratio (γ) & Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock (M1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number

What is the formula to find Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number?
The formula of Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number is expressed as Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock = Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio)/(Specific Heat Ratio+1))*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2-1))/((Specific Heat Ratio+1)*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2)/(2+(Specific Heat Ratio-1)*Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2)). Here is an example- 200.3364 = 200.203*(1+((2*1.4)/(1.4+1))*(1.49^2-1))/((1.4+1)*(1.49^2)/(2+(1.4-1)*1.49^2)).
How to calculate Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number?
With Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock (h1), Specific Heat Ratio (γ) & Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock (M1) we can find Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number using the formula - Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock = Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock*(1+((2*Specific Heat Ratio)/(Specific Heat Ratio+1))*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2-1))/((Specific Heat Ratio+1)*(Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2)/(2+(Specific Heat Ratio-1)*Mach Number Ahead of Normal Shock^2)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock-
  • Enthalpy Behind Normal Shock=Enthalpy Ahead of Normal Shock+(Velocity Upstream of Shock^2-Velocity Downstream of Shock^2)/2OpenImg
Can the Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number be negative?
No, the Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number, measured in Specific Energy cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number?
Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram[J/kg] for Specific Energy. Joule per Gram[J/kg], Joule per Centigram[J/kg], Square Meter per Square Second[J/kg] are the few other units in which Static Enthalpy behind Normal Shock for given Upstream Enthalpy and Mach Number can be measured.
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