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Turbine Work represents the work done by a turbine in converting the thermal energy of a fluid into mechanical energy. Check FAQs
WT=h3-h4
WT - Turbine Work?h3 - Turbine Inlet Enthalpy?h4 - Turbine Exit Enthalpy?

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873.2Edit=1622Edit-748.8Edit
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Turbine Work given Enthalpy Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
WT=h3-h4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
WT=1622KJ-748.8KJ
Next Step Convert Units
WT=1.6E+6J-748800J
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
WT=1.6E+6-748800
Next Step Evaluate
WT=873200J
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
WT=873.2KJ

Turbine Work given Enthalpy Formula Elements

Variables
Turbine Work
Turbine Work represents the work done by a turbine in converting the thermal energy of a fluid into mechanical energy.
Symbol: WT
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Turbine Inlet Enthalpy
Turbine Inlet Enthalpy is the total energy per unit mass of the fluid entering a turbine.
Symbol: h3
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Turbine Exit Enthalpy
Turbine Exit Enthalpy is the energy of the gases after expanding through the turbine.
Symbol: h4
Measurement: EnergyUnit: KJ
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Turbine Work

​Go Ideal Turbine Work given Pressure Ratio
WT=CpT3(Prγ-1γ-1Prγ-1γ)
​Go Turbine Work in Gas Turbine given Temperature
WT=Cp(T3-T4)

Other formulas in Turbine category

​Go Degree of Reaction for Turbine
R=ΔErotor dropΔEstage drop
​Go Efficiency of turbine in actual gas turbine cycle
ηT=T3-T4T3-T4,s
​Go Efficiency of Turbine in actual Gas Turbine Cycle given Enthalpy
ηT=h3-h4h3-h4s

How to Evaluate Turbine Work given Enthalpy?

Turbine Work given Enthalpy evaluator uses Turbine Work = Turbine Inlet Enthalpy-Turbine Exit Enthalpy to evaluate the Turbine Work, Turbine Work given Enthalpy formula is defined as the difference between enthalpy at inlet of turbine and enthalpy at exit of turbine. Turbine Work is denoted by WT symbol.

How to evaluate Turbine Work given Enthalpy using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Turbine Work given Enthalpy, enter Turbine Inlet Enthalpy (h3) & Turbine Exit Enthalpy (h4) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Turbine Work given Enthalpy

What is the formula to find Turbine Work given Enthalpy?
The formula of Turbine Work given Enthalpy is expressed as Turbine Work = Turbine Inlet Enthalpy-Turbine Exit Enthalpy. Here is an example- 0.8732 = 1622000-748800.
How to calculate Turbine Work given Enthalpy?
With Turbine Inlet Enthalpy (h3) & Turbine Exit Enthalpy (h4) we can find Turbine Work given Enthalpy using the formula - Turbine Work = Turbine Inlet Enthalpy-Turbine Exit Enthalpy.
What are the other ways to Calculate Turbine Work?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Turbine Work-
  • Turbine Work=Specific heat at constant pressure*Turbine Inlet Temperature*((Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)-1)/(Turbine Pressure Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)))OpenImg
  • Turbine Work=Specific heat at constant pressure*(Turbine Inlet Temperature-Turbine Exit Temperature)OpenImg
Can the Turbine Work given Enthalpy be negative?
No, the Turbine Work given Enthalpy, measured in Energy cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Turbine Work given Enthalpy?
Turbine Work given Enthalpy is usually measured using the Kilojoule[KJ] for Energy. Joule[KJ], Gigajoule[KJ], Megajoule[KJ] are the few other units in which Turbine Work given Enthalpy can be measured.
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