In aircraft design and engineering, the “ideal isentropic work done” refers to the work done by a compressor or a turbine operating under ideal and reversible conditions, often referred to as isentropic conditions. This work is associated with the compression or expansion of a fluid (such as air) without losses due to heat exchange or friction.
The formula for calculating the ideal isentropic work done (W_isentropic) can be defined as:
- W_isentropic is the ideal isentropic work done, typically measured in joules (J) or other energy units.
- Mass Flow Rate represents the rate at which the fluid flows through the compressor or turbine, typically measured in kilograms per second (kg/s) or other mass flow rate units.
- Specific Heat Capacity is the specific heat capacity of the fluid at constant pressure, typically measured in joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) or other specific heat capacity units.
- Temperature Change is the change in temperature of the fluid as it undergoes compression or expansion, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K).