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Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression is the energy transferred per minute during the reversible adiabatic compression of a gas in a single stage compressor. Check FAQs
WIsentropic=(γγ-1)m[R](Tdischarge-Trefrigerant)
WIsentropic - Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression?γ - Isentropic Index?m - Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute?Tdischarge - Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant?Trefrigerant - Suction Temperature of Refrigerant?[R] - Universal gas constant?

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582012.3833Edit=(1.4Edit1.4Edit-1)200Edit8.3145(450Edit-350Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
WIsentropic=(γγ-1)m[R](Tdischarge-Trefrigerant)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
WIsentropic=(1.41.4-1)200kg/min[R](450K-350K)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
WIsentropic=(1.41.4-1)200kg/min8.3145(450K-350K)
Next Step Convert Units
WIsentropic=(1.41.4-1)3.3333kg/s8.3145(450K-350K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
WIsentropic=(1.41.4-1)3.33338.3145(450-350)
Next Step Evaluate
WIsentropic=9700.20638784544J/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
WIsentropic=582012.383270726J/min
LAST Step Rounding Answer
WIsentropic=582012.3833J/min

Work done during isentropic compression Formula Elements

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Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression
Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression is the energy transferred per minute during the reversible adiabatic compression of a gas in a single stage compressor.
Symbol: WIsentropic
Measurement: Rate of Heat TransferUnit: J/min
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Isentropic Index
Isentropic Index is a measure of the efficiency of a compressor, describing the ratio of the compressor's actual performance to its ideal performance.
Symbol: γ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute
Mass of refrigerant in kg per minute is the amount of refrigerant in kilograms that flows through the compressor per minute of operation.
Symbol: m
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/min
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant
Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant is the temperature of refrigerant at the outlet of a single stage compressor after compression is complete.
Symbol: Tdischarge
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Suction Temperature of Refrigerant
Suction Temperature of Refrigerant is the temperature of the refrigerant at the suction port of a single stage compressor during the compression process.
Symbol: Trefrigerant
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Universal gas constant
Universal gas constant is a fundamental physical constant that appears in the ideal gas law, relating the pressure, volume, and temperature of an ideal gas.
Symbol: [R]
Value: 8.31446261815324

Other Formulas to find Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression

​Go Work done during isentropic Compression given Specific Heat Capacity Constant Pressure
WIsentropic=mCp(Tdischarge-Trefrigerant)

Other formulas in Work Done by Single Stage Compressor category

​Go Work done during Isothermal Compression given Temperature and Compression Ratio
WIsothermal=2.3mgas[R]T1ln(r)
​Go Work done during Isothermal Compression given Temperature and Volume Ratio
WIsothermal=2.3m[R]Tln(V1V2)
​Go Work done during Isothermal Compression given Temperature and Pressure Ratio
WIsothermal=2.3m[R]Tln(P2P1)
​Go Work done during Isothermal Compression given Pressure and Volume Ratio
WIsothermal=2.3P1V1ln(V1V2)

How to Evaluate Work done during isentropic compression?

Work done during isentropic compression evaluator uses Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression = (Isentropic Index/(Isentropic Index-1))*Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute*[R]*(Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant-Suction Temperature of Refrigerant) to evaluate the Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression, Work done during isentropic compression formula is defined as the energy transferred during the reversible adiabatic compression of a gas, typically in a compressor, where the temperature and pressure of the gas change without any heat transfer or change in entropy. Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression is denoted by WIsentropic symbol.

How to evaluate Work done during isentropic compression using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Work done during isentropic compression, enter Isentropic Index (γ), Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute (m), Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant (Tdischarge) & Suction Temperature of Refrigerant (Trefrigerant) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Work done during isentropic compression

What is the formula to find Work done during isentropic compression?
The formula of Work done during isentropic compression is expressed as Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression = (Isentropic Index/(Isentropic Index-1))*Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute*[R]*(Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant-Suction Temperature of Refrigerant). Here is an example- 3.5E+7 = (1.4/(1.4-1))*3.33333333333333*[R]*(450-350).
How to calculate Work done during isentropic compression?
With Isentropic Index (γ), Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute (m), Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant (Tdischarge) & Suction Temperature of Refrigerant (Trefrigerant) we can find Work done during isentropic compression using the formula - Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression = (Isentropic Index/(Isentropic Index-1))*Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute*[R]*(Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant-Suction Temperature of Refrigerant). This formula also uses Universal gas constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression-
  • Work done per minute during Isentropic Compression=Mass of Refrigerant in kg per minute*Specific Heat Capacity at Constant Pressure*(Discharge Temperature of Refrigerant-Suction Temperature of Refrigerant)OpenImg
Can the Work done during isentropic compression be negative?
Yes, the Work done during isentropic compression, measured in Rate of Heat Transfer can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Work done during isentropic compression?
Work done during isentropic compression is usually measured using the Joule per Minute[J/min] for Rate of Heat Transfer. Joule per Second[J/min], Megajoule per Second[J/min], Kilojoule per Second[J/min] are the few other units in which Work done during isentropic compression can be measured.
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