Quick Answer
Calculate Geothermal Binary Cycle Pump Hydraulic Power Calculator
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Result Interpretation
Geothermal Binary Cycle Pump Hydraulic Power Calculator computes Pump Hydraulic Power in W using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Working Fluid Mass Flow Rate = 12.5
- Pump Isentropic Efficiency = 0.72
- Working Fluid Specific Volume at Pump Inlet = 0.00142
- Pump Pressure Rise = 2200000
Expected Result:
- Pump Hydraulic Power = 54236.111111111
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Pump Hydraulic Power = 54236.111111111 W.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
pump hydraulic power = working fluid mass flow rate * working fluid specific volume at pump inlet * pump pressure rise / pump isentropic efficiencyFormula family: formula_geothermal_binary_cycle_unit_pump_power_calculator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| mass_flow_rate | Working Fluid Mass Flow Rate | INPUT | Working Fluid Mass Flow Rate |
| specific_volume | Working Fluid Specific Volume at Pump Inlet | INPUT | Working Fluid Specific Volume at Pump Inlet |
| pressure_difference | Pump Pressure Rise | INPUT | Pump Pressure Rise |
| pump_efficiency | Pump Isentropic Efficiency | INPUT | Pump Isentropic Efficiency |
| pump_power | Pump Hydraulic Power | OUTPUT | Pump Hydraulic Power |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the working fluid mass flow rate in kg/s.
- Enter the working fluid specific volume at pump inlet in m^3/kg.
- Enter the pump pressure rise in Pa.
- Enter the pump isentropic efficiency in 1.
- Step 1: Compute pump hydraulic power.
- Read the pump hydraulic power (W) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Geothermal Binary Cycle Pump Hydraulic Power Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Geothermal Binary Cycle Pump Hydraulic Power Calculator estimates Pump Hydraulic Power based on the input parameters you provide
Why is working fluid mass flow rate important in this calculation?
working fluid mass flow rate is directly proportional to pump hydraulic power. When you enter working fluid mass flow rate in kg/s, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result pump hydraulic power?
The calculator outputs pump hydraulic power in W. For larger power values, divide by 1000 to express the result in kW, or by 745.7 for horsepower. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Working Fluid Mass Flow Rate (kg/s), Working Fluid Specific Volume at Pump Inlet (m^3/kg), Pump Pressure Rise (Pa). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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