Pressure Changes Along Flow Experiencing Heat Transfer

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The discussion centers on the impact of heat transfer on airflow experiencing a temperature change of approximately 600 degrees Celsius, emphasizing the significance of compressible effects. The pressure gradient along the flow is influenced by the transition from compressible to inviscid flow. The Rayleigh flow technique is identified as a method for calculating changes in flow rate and temperature at the exit, based on the rate of heat transfer and initial flow conditions.

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  • Knowledge of thermodynamics related to heat transfer
  • Proficiency in applying the Rayleigh flow equations
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For an airflow experiencing a large heat transfer, say a delta of ~600 degrees celsius, I assume compressible effects cannot be ignored. I am struggling however with some conceptual elements, such as how the pressure gradient changes along the flow when compared with compressible and inviscid flow. Is there a technique for calculating both the change in flow rate and temperature at the exit given the rate of heat transfer and entry conditions of the flow?
 
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