Work Done by Pump (Isentropic Compression) Calculator

Work Done by Pump (Isentropic Compression)

Work Done by Pump (Isentropic Compression) Equation

$$ W_{pump} = v_f \cdot (P_2 - P_1) $$ where:

W_pump = Work done by the pump (J)

v_f = Specific volume of the fluid at the pump inlet (kg/m³)

P₂ = Pressure after combutstion (boiler pressure) (Pa)

P₁ = Pressure before combutstion (condenser pressure) (Pa)

Calculator

Property to Calculate:

Work done by the pump (W_pump):

Specific volume of the fluid at the pump inlet (v_f):

Pressure after combutstion (boiler pressure) (P₂):

Pressure before combutstion (condenser pressure) (P₁):

Equation Assumptions

The system is in steady state.
Working fluid behaves as an ideal gas.
There are no heat losses to surroundings.
Specific heats remain constant.