How to calculate compressed air temperature and pressure

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To calculate the compressed air temperature and pressure at the combustion chamber inlet of a single-stage centrifugal compressor, it's essential to know the initial temperature and pressure of the air, which are 30°C and atmospheric pressure, respectively. The compressor's RPM is 10,000, which may affect its efficiency, potentially resulting in lower performance. Utilizing tools like the Compressible Aerodynamics Calculator from Virginia Tech can aid in these calculations. It's crucial to include units for all values to ensure clarity in the calculations. Understanding the pressure ratio and compressor efficiency is vital for accurate results.
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How to calculate compressed air temperature and pressure at combustion chamber inlet?

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I want to calculate compressed air temperature and pressure at combustion chamber inlet in single stage centrifugal compressor,
RPM = 10 000
Temperature and Pressure of the Air before compressed =30 and normal atmosphere pressure at ground level
 
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A professor at Virginia Tech has written and posted several tools for aerodynamics applications:

http://engapplets.aoe.vt.edu/"

One of the tools is a Compressible Aerodynamics Calculator.

Perhaps there is something there that might help.
 
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You need to know the pressure ratio and the efficiency of the compressor.

Note the 10 kRPM is not very high so your efficiency might not be that good.
Second, Make sure to put units behind your values so we know what you are talking about.

P01 = 101235 Pa ?
T01 = 303 K ?
 
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