Solve Thermodynamics Problem: Determining Exit Temp & Velocity

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The discussion focuses on solving a thermodynamics problem involving a nozzle with a gas stream at an initial temperature of 800K and pressure of 300kN/m², expanding adiabatically to a pressure of 158kN/m². The exit temperature was calculated using the formula T2/T1 = (P2/P1)^[(n-1)/n], confirming the application of the adiabatic process. However, the user struggled to determine the exit velocity using the steady flow energy equation, which is indeed the correct approach for this calculation.

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A nozzle is supplied with steady gas stream at temperature = 800K and pressure = 300kN/m^2. If the gas expans adiabatically through the nozzle to a pressure of 158kN/m^2 following the law Pv^1.4 = constant, determine the exit temperature and velocity of the gas flow.


I've already found the exit temperature using:

T2/T1 = (P2/P1)^[(n-1)/n]

so how would i go about finding the exit velocity? I tried using the steady flow energy equation but to no avail.
 
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bill nye scienceguy! said:
I tried using the steady flow energy equation but to no avail.

Why not? I think that the steady flow energy equation will give you the answer.
 

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