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Isentropic Process Calculator

Calculate isentropic process relations between states using P, V, T and the specific heat ratio γ

Isentropic Process Calculator

P₁V₁^γ = P₂V₂^γ  ·  T₁V₁^(γ-1) = T₂V₂^(γ-1)  ·  T₁/T₂ = (P₁/P₂)^((γ-1)/γ)

Air: 1.4 · Monatomic gas: 1.67 · CO₂: 1.3

State 1

State 2 Results (SI)

P₂

263.9016

kPa

V₂

0.5000

T₂

395.8524

K

Process Ratios

P₂/P₁ = 2.6390
V₂/V₁ = 0.5000
T₂/T₁ = 1.3195
Verify: (P₁/P₂)^(1/γ) = 0.5000 ≈ V₂/V₁ = 0.5000

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Formula Reference

Isentropic Process Calculator Formula

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When to Use This Calculator

  • Use the Isentropic Process Calculator when solving homework or exam problems that require quick numerical verification of your hand calculations.
  • Use it during the design phase to rapidly iterate on parameters before running detailed finite element simulations.
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