Research Article

Analysis of Entropy Generation and Potential Inhibition in an Aeroengine System Environment

Table 1

Sources of entropy generation and parameters related to the components of the air system.

ComponentApproximate modelInput parameterOutput parameterSource of entropy generationParameters related to entropy generation

Hole, slit, tube, and elbowAdiabatic and isochoric systemTotal pressureTotal pressureViscous dissipation
Component undergoing heat exchangeNonadiabatic and isochoric systemTotal pressure
Total temperature
Static temperature
Wall temperature
Total pressure
Total temperature
Static temperature
Heat transfer driven by a temperature difference and viscous dissipation
and
LabyrinthAdiabatic and nonisochoric systemTotal pressure
Total temperature
Static temperature
Rotation speed
Total pressure
Total temperature
Static pressure
Temperature rise due to wind resistance and viscous dissipation
and
Turbine disc cavityNonadiabatic and nonisochoric systemTotal pressure
Total temperature
Static temperature
Static pressure
Wall temperature rotation speed
Total pressure
Total temperature
Static temperature
Static pressure
Heat transfer driven by a temperature difference and viscous dissipation
and
Tube and cavity of manifoldAdiabatic and isochoric systemTotal pressure
Mach number
Total pressureFlow mixing and viscous dissipation and