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Work Done per cycle is the total amount of heat absorbed per cycle by the working substance from the source. Check FAQs
w=(ncnc-1)(P1(V1-V4))((P2P1)nc-1nc-1)
w - Work Done Per Cycle?nc - Polytropic index of Compression?P1 - Suction Pressure?V1 - Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor?V4 - Expanded Clearance Volume?P2 - Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant?

Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion Example

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740324.8322Edit=(1.3Edit1.3Edit-1)(1.013Edit(3.36Edit-0.6Edit))((8Edit1.013Edit)1.3Edit-11.3Edit-1)
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Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
w=(ncnc-1)(P1(V1-V4))((P2P1)nc-1nc-1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
w=(1.31.3-1)(1.013Bar(3.36-0.6))((8Bar1.013Bar)1.3-11.3-1)
Next Step Convert Units
w=(1.31.3-1)(101300Pa(3.36-0.6))((800000Pa101300Pa)1.3-11.3-1)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
w=(1.31.3-1)(101300(3.36-0.6))((800000101300)1.3-11.3-1)
Next Step Evaluate
w=740324.832197332J
LAST Step Rounding Answer
w=740324.8322J

Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion Formula Elements

Variables
Work Done Per Cycle
Work Done per cycle is the total amount of heat absorbed per cycle by the working substance from the source.
Symbol: w
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Polytropic index of Compression
Polytropic index of compression is a parameter that defines the relationship between pressure and volume during a thermodynamic process. It indicates how heat is transferred during compression.
Symbol: nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Suction Pressure
The Suction Pressure is the pressure of the refrigerant before the compression. It is also called the suction pressure of the refrigerant.
Symbol: P1
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor
Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor is the volume of refrigerant in compressor before compression.
Symbol: V1
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Expanded Clearance Volume
Expanded clearance volume is the volume of refrigerant in compressor after expansion.
Symbol: V4
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant
The discharge pressure of refrigerant is the pressure of the refrigerant after the compression stage or it is the pressure of the refrigerant at the discharge.
Symbol: P2
Measurement: PressureUnit: Bar
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Work Done Per Cycle

​Go Work done by Reciprocating Compressor given Suction Temperature
w=(ncnc-1)m[R]Ts((P2P1)nc-1nc-1)
​Go Work Done given Polytropic Index for Compression and Expansion
w=(ncnc-1)P1V1((P2P1)nc-1nc-1)-(nene-1)P1V4((P2P1)ne-1ne-1)

Other formulas in Volume category

​Go Actual Volume of Refrigerant given Volumetric Efficiency
Vs=ηvVp
​Go Stroke Volume of Compressor given Volumetric efficiency
Vp=Vsηv
​Go Actual volume of refrigerant
Vs=V1-V4
​Go Stroke Volume of Compressor
Vp=V1-Vc

How to Evaluate Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion?

Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion evaluator uses Work Done Per Cycle = (Polytropic index of Compression/(Polytropic index of Compression-1))*(Suction Pressure*(Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor-Expanded Clearance Volume))*((Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^((Polytropic index of Compression-1)/Polytropic index of Compression)-1) to evaluate the Work Done Per Cycle, Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion formula is defined as the energy transferred to the gas during the compression process in a reciprocating compressor, which is a critical parameter in evaluating the performance of the compressor. Work Done Per Cycle is denoted by w symbol.

How to evaluate Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion, enter Polytropic index of Compression (nc), Suction Pressure (P1), Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor (V1), Expanded Clearance Volume (V4) & Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant (P2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion

What is the formula to find Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion?
The formula of Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion is expressed as Work Done Per Cycle = (Polytropic index of Compression/(Polytropic index of Compression-1))*(Suction Pressure*(Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor-Expanded Clearance Volume))*((Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^((Polytropic index of Compression-1)/Polytropic index of Compression)-1). Here is an example- -182163.375496 = (1.3/(1.3-1))*(101300*(3.36-0.6))*((800000/101300)^((1.3-1)/1.3)-1).
How to calculate Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion?
With Polytropic index of Compression (nc), Suction Pressure (P1), Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor (V1), Expanded Clearance Volume (V4) & Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant (P2) we can find Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion using the formula - Work Done Per Cycle = (Polytropic index of Compression/(Polytropic index of Compression-1))*(Suction Pressure*(Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor-Expanded Clearance Volume))*((Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^((Polytropic index of Compression-1)/Polytropic index of Compression)-1).
What are the other ways to Calculate Work Done Per Cycle?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Work Done Per Cycle-
  • Work Done Per Cycle=(Polytropic index of Compression/(Polytropic index of Compression-1))*Mass of Refrigerant Mass Flow Rate*[R]*Suction Temperature of Refrigerant*((Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^((Polytropic index of Compression-1)/Polytropic index of Compression)-1)OpenImg
  • Work Done Per Cycle=(Polytropic index of Compression/(Polytropic index of Compression-1))*Suction Pressure*Total Volume of Refrigerant in Compressor*((Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^((Polytropic index of Compression-1)/Polytropic index of Compression)-1)-(Polytropic Index of Expansion/(Polytropic Index of Expansion-1))*Suction Pressure*Expanded Clearance Volume*((Discharge Pressure of Refrigerant/Suction Pressure)^((Polytropic Index of Expansion-1)/Polytropic Index of Expansion)-1)OpenImg
Can the Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion be negative?
No, the Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion, measured in Energy cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion?
Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Work Done by Reciprocating Compressor given Volume before Compression and after Expansion can be measured.
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