Calculate Isentropic Efficiency: Tips & Tricks

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the isentropic efficiency of an expander in an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) using experimental data, specifically focusing on the inlet and outlet temperature and pressure. Participants explore methods to determine actual enthalpy at the expander exit and the challenges posed by the phase of the working fluid.

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  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks assistance in calculating isentropic efficiency using experimental data, questioning how to find the actual enthalpy at the expander exit.
  • Another participant suggests that using the entropy at inlet and outlet can yield an enthalpy, and that the enthalpy difference multiplied by efficiency can provide a new enthalpy.
  • A participant expresses that they only have pressure and temperature data and is unsure how to obtain isentropic efficiency when the exit conditions are in a two-phase zone.
  • There is a suggestion to work backwards from the observed enthalpy to find isentropic efficiency, though clarity on this method is lacking.
  • One participant mentions the need for a quality parameter (dryness fraction) to accurately determine enthalpy in the mixture zone, which they do not possess.
  • Another participant agrees that the absence of the dryness fraction complicates the calculation of isentropic efficiency.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express uncertainty regarding the calculation of isentropic efficiency due to missing parameters and differing interpretations of how to approach the problem. No consensus is reached on a definitive method or solution.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of a quality parameter for the mixture phase, which is necessary for accurate enthalpy calculations. The discussion also reflects varying levels of understanding among participants regarding the methods proposed.

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Hi
can anyone help me about the following ?
if I have the experimental data of inlet and outlet of expander (temperature and pressure) working in ORC.
Now if I want to find the Isentropic efficiencie :
the Isentropic expansion can be found by (entropy in = entropy out)
but how to find the actual enthalpy at expander exit of actual expansion
(i.e. I can consider it in the mixture or superheated phase?)
thank you
 
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entropy in = entropy out gives you an enthalpy. Enthalpy difference * efficiency gives you a new enthalpy. Pressure and enthalpy give you a temperature (or a composition at saturation).

See e.g. here ( I Googled "isentropic efficiency turbine" and looked at the first image)
 
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thanks for reply
but i am not have the Isentropic Efficiency

I am only have pressure and temperature of experimental system and I would like to have the Isentropic Efficiency if the exit conditions locate in tow phase zone
 
Then you work backwards from the enthalpy observed...
 
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I don't understated you
BvU said:
Then you work backwards from the enthalpy observed...
what do you mean?
thanks again
 
Perhaps you should post your work so far.

You have enthalpy in ##H_{in}##

entropy in = entropy out gives you an enthalpy under isentropic conditions ##H_{isent}##

observed enthalpy ##H_{out}##

$$\eta_{isent} = {H_{in} - H_{out}\over H_{in} - H_{isent}}$$
 
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I am not have the Isentropic Efficiency
I am only have pressures and temperatures at inlet and outlet of the
turbine
how can obtain Isentropic Efficiency in this case
 
thanks for attention
 
Is it clear now ?
 
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not yet
 
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Writing the same text in red does not help me to understand where you have a problem. Can you post your work so far ?
 
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OK
I have an experimental data of inlet and outlet conditions of turbine (temperature and pressure ) working in a rankine cycle
when the exit condition from turbine in saturated phase
how I can find the actual enthalpy at exit (##H_{out}##)and that used to find the Isentropic Efficiency
 
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No need to get desperate...
Enthalpies can be looked up in a steam table. Do you have that available in some form or other ?
 
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Enthalpies in the mixture zone given for vapor and liquid
in this case to find Enthalpy we must have another parameter is (quality x) or dryness fraction
and the later I have not
 
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I agree. That makes it difficult to get the correct value of ##\eta##. All I can imagine is that you assume no water comes out of the tubine, only steam...
 

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