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The discussion revolves around calculating the static pressure and temperature of air flowing through a device with given stagnation conditions. The user attempted to isolate the temperature in the equation Tt = T + V² / (2Cp) but made an algebraic error, leading to an incorrect result of -323.5 °K instead of the correct 518.6 °K. The mistake was in the manipulation of the equation, where they incorrectly multiplied both sides. Clarification was provided on the correct formula for isolating temperature, emphasizing the importance of proper algebraic handling. The user plans to seek further assistance from their professor to resolve the confusion.
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Homework Statement


air flows through a device such that the stagnation pressure is 0.6 MPa, the stagnation temperature is 400° C, and the velocy is 570 m/s.
Determine the static pressure and temperature of the air at this state.

Homework Equations


Tt=T + V2 / 2 Cp where Cp is 1.005 Kj/ Kg* ° K

The Attempt at a Solution


what I did was Isolate for T since that is what I am looking for. [/B]

2 Cp x Tt - v2 = T
somewhere in here I know I have to throw in 1000m2/s2/ Kj/kg °k
when I do that I get -323.5 ° K

the answer is 518.6 ° K

Someone please let me know where I have gone wrong. Thank you
 
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tsukuba said:

Homework Statement


air flows through a device such that the stagnation pressure is 0.6 MPa, the stagnation temperature is 400° C, and the velocy is 570 m/s.
Determine the static pressure and temperature of the air at this state.

Homework Equations


Tt=T + V2 / 2 Cp where Cp is 1.005 Kj/ Kg* ° K

The Attempt at a Solution


what I did was Isolate for T since that is what I am looking for. [/B]

2 Cp x Tt - v2 = T
somewhere in here I know I have to throw in 1000m2/s2/ Kj/kg °k
when I do that I get -323.5 ° K

the answer is 518.6 ° K

Someone please let me know where I have gone wrong. Thank you

Your algebra is a little dodgy in solving for T.

The correct equation is:
Tt = T + [V2 / (2 Cp)]

which means your equation for T is incorrect. :frown:
 
brackets or no brakets, wouldn't T stay the same when isolating it?
 
tsukuba said:
brackets or no brakets, wouldn't T stay the same when isolating it?

Tt = T + [V2 / (2 Cp)]

T = Tt - [V2 / (2 Cp)]

But you had

2 Cp x Tt - V2 = T

which is not the same. Apparently, you multiplied only one side of the equation by (2 Cp).
 
hmm, not sure how you get that equation but I'm still not getting the right answer. I will have to ask the professor tomorrow
 
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