Polytropic Head Calculator
Calculate polytropic head from pressure ratio, gas properties, and compressibility factors. Essential for centrifugal compressor sizing and performance verification per GPSA Section 13.
Pressure Conditions
psia
psia
°F
Gas Properties
lb/lbmol
Cp/Cv
dimensionless
dimensionless
Efficiency (Optional)
%
Used for gas power calculation
Learn the Theory
Understand polytropic compression, head equations, and the relationship between pressure ratio and head