Gas Turbine Brayton Cycle Calculator

Aerothermodynamics: Calculate open Brayton cycle specific net work ($w_{net}$), thermal efficiency ($\eta_{th}$), back work ratio ($BWR$), and optimal pressure ratio ($r_p$).

Cycle Temperatures & Pressures

Inlet Ambient Temp $T_1$ (°C):

Pressure Ratio $r_p = P_2 / P_1$:

Turbine Inlet Temp $TIT$ (°C):

Air Mass Flow Rate $dot{m}_a$ (kg/s):

Compressor Isentropic Eff (%):

Turbine Isentropic Eff (%):

Combustor Pressure Drop $Delta P_b / P_2$ (%):

Power Output & Cycle Performance

Net Electrical Power

-- MW

Thermal Efficiency ($\eta_{th}$)

-- %

Turbine Exhaust Temp ($T_4$)

-- °C

Back Work Ratio (BWR)

-- %

Specific Work & Optimal Pressure Ratios

• Compressor Discharge Temp ($T_2$): -- °C

• Specific Net Work ($w_{net}$): -- kJ/kg

• Optimum Pressure Ratio for Max Work: --

• Heat Input from Fuel ($Q_{in}$): -- MWth

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Gas Turbine Brayton Cycle Calculator

Cycle Temperatures & Pressures

Power Output & Cycle Performance

Specific Work & Optimal Pressure Ratios

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