Temperature of Air escaping from tire

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Calculating the temperature of air escaping from a tire involves understanding adiabatic expansion, represented by the equation T_i V_i^{\gamma-1} = T_f V_f^{\gamma-1}. The initial state (T_i, V_i) refers to the conditions of the air inside the tire, while the final state (T_f) pertains to the air exiting. The volume of escaping air (V_f) can be determined based on the ambient pressure, as it expands to 1 atm. The discussion also touches on how the velocity of the escaping air and the size of the nozzle can affect temperature changes, including potential temperature inversions. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate calculations.
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I have been trying to understand how to calculate the temperature of the air escaping from a blown up tire. I know its adiabatic cooling - but is it as simple as PV = nRT?
Thanks
 
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An adiabatic expansion goes as:

T_i V_i^{\gamma-1} = T_f V_f^{\gamma-1}

where \gamma \equiv C_p/C_v.

- Warren
 
In your equation
1. the i state (T, V) is the state of the air initally, in the tire. I have a tire that has a certain volume (Vi) and is at some temperature (Ti)
2. the f state is the final state, air coming out of the tire - I understand Tf - what is Vf since the air is escaping to the great outdoors. Is it the amount of air that is escaping - per unit time?

Why doesn't velocity of air come into equation
size of nozzle

Under expansion, such as though a JT valve, can't I expand air such that in some cases it gives me a decrease in temperature, and in some cases an increase in temperature - something called an inversion line.

THANKS
 
You can easily calculate how much volume the air will occupy once outside the tire (and thus at 1 atm pressure).

- Warren
 
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