Isentropic process

In thermodynamics, a process involving change without any increase or decrease of entropy. Since the entropy always increases in a spontaneous process, one must consider reversible or quasistatic processes. During a reversible process the quantity of heat transferred is directly proportional to the system's entropy change. Systems which are thermally insulated from their surroundings undergo processes without any heat transfer; such processes are called adiabatic. Thus during an isentropic process there are no dissipative effects and the system neither absorbs nor gives off heat. For this reason the isentropic process is sometimes called the reversible adiabatic process. See Adiabatic process, Entropy, Thermodynamic processes

isentropic process

[¦īs·ən′träp·ik ′prä·ses]

(thermodynamics)

A change that takes place without any increase or decrease in entropy, such as a process which is both reversible and adiabatic.

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Development and Verification of a Transient Analysis Tool for Reactor System Using Supercritical C[O.sub.2] Brayton Cycle as Power Conversion System

Supposing an isentropic process in the expander, the leaving velocity [V.sub.2i] can be calculated by

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where subscript "" refers to the outlet state corresponding to the isentropic process between the operational inlet and outlet pressures, and [[eta].sub.P] denotes the isentropic efficiency of the pump.

Thermal performance analysis of a reheating-regenerative organic rankine cycle using different working fluids

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Modeling of a two-stage rotary compressor

* Process 4-5: The saturated vapor expands through a turbine to generate power output (ideally an isentropic process).

Recovered energy generation using an organic Rankine cycle system

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