Thrust power Formula

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Thrust Power refers to the power generated by a propulsion system to produce thrust and propel an object forward. Check FAQs
TP=maV(Ve-V)
TP - Thrust Power?ma - Mass Flow Rate?V - Flight Speed?Ve - Exit Velocity?

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53.2245Edit=3.5Edit111Edit(248Edit-111Edit)
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Thrust power Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
TP=maV(Ve-V)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
TP=3.5kg/s111m/s(248m/s-111m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
TP=3.5111(248-111)
Next Step Evaluate
TP=53224.5W
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
TP=53.2245kW

Thrust power Formula Elements

Variables
Thrust Power
Thrust Power refers to the power generated by a propulsion system to produce thrust and propel an object forward.
Symbol: TP
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
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.
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.
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.

Other formulas in Thrust Generation category

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

How to Evaluate Thrust power?

Thrust power evaluator uses Thrust Power = Mass Flow Rate*Flight Speed*(Exit Velocity-Flight Speed) to evaluate the Thrust Power, Thrust Power is a measure of the energy expended by an aircraft or vehicle to generate movement, calculated by multiplying the mass flow rate and flight speed, and then subtracting the exit velocity from the flight speed to determine the total power output. Thrust Power is denoted by TP symbol.

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

FAQs on Thrust power

What is the formula to find Thrust power?
The formula of Thrust power is expressed as Thrust Power = Mass Flow Rate*Flight Speed*(Exit Velocity-Flight Speed). Here is an example- 0.053224 = 3.5*111*(248-111).
How to calculate Thrust power?
With Mass Flow Rate (ma), Flight Speed (V) & Exit Velocity (Ve) we can find Thrust power using the formula - Thrust Power = Mass Flow Rate*Flight Speed*(Exit Velocity-Flight Speed).
Can the Thrust power be negative?
No, the Thrust power, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thrust power?
Thrust power is usually measured using the Kilowatt[kW] for Power. Watt[kW], Milliwatt[kW], Microwatt[kW] are the few other units in which Thrust power can be measured.
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