What is "Relative Pressure" on a gas table?

AI Thread Summary
Relative pressure on a gas table refers to the pressure ratio or the increase in pressure at one point compared to another, often denoted as "Pr." In the context of steam turbines, Pr indicates the reduction in fluid pressure as it expands through the turbine blades. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the representation of "P_r2" and clarifies that the provided table data does not align with the problem's context, which involves non-air fluids at low pressure. Additionally, the pre-turbine heat addition affects both temperature and pressure, impacting the work produced by the turbine. Understanding turbine efficiency is crucial, as it measures the actual work output relative to the thermal energy input.
Remusco
Messages
30
Reaction score
3
I came across this problem while studying for my PE exam:
1734299257200.png


I'm not sure what "P_r2" is supposed to represent. Obviously 480 psia is not 697.5 times atmospheric pressure.

This is what the table looks like with the "relative pressure" column:

1734299382562.png


How does "relative pressure" relate to the absolute pressure?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
Pr should refer to pressure ratio or increased pressure at point 2 respect to point 1.

For steam turbines, Pr is the reduction in the value of the fluid pressure as it expands through the blades in the turbine from inlet to outlet.

The information in the posted table is not related to the Pr in the problem, as we have anything but air at low pressure.

That pre-turbine added heat (Qin) increased both, the temperature and the pressure of that original cave air.

Consider that the problem asks for the 2-3 produced work, which means useful shaft mechanical energy.
Because of that, you will need to consider the given efficiency data.

Remember that turbine efficiency is the ratio of actual work output from the shaft of the turbine to the net input thermal energy.
 
Last edited:
Here's a video by “driving 4 answers” who seems to me to be well versed on the details of Internal Combustion engines. The video does cover something that's a bit shrouded in 'conspiracy theory', and he touches on that, but of course for phys.org, I'm only interested in the actual science involved. He analyzes the claim of achieving 100 mpg with a 427 cubic inch V8 1970 Ford Galaxy in 1977. Only the fuel supply system was modified. I was surprised that he feels the claim could have been...
Thread 'Turbocharging carbureted petrol 2 stroke engines'
Hi everyone, online I ve seen some images about 2 stroke carbureted turbo (motorcycle derivation engine). Now.. In the past in this forum some members spoke about turbocharging 2 stroke but not in sufficient detail. The intake and the exhaust are open at the same time and there are no valves like a 4 stroke. But if you search online you can find carbureted 2stroke turbo sled or the Am6 turbo. The question is: Is really possible turbocharge a 2 stroke carburated(NOT EFI)petrol engine and...
Back
Top