Brayton Cycle Calculator

Calculate gas turbine (Brayton) cycle efficiency, work ratio, and back-work ratio for jet engines and power plants.

Compressor pressure ratio. Typical: 10-30.
Compressor inlet temperature (ambient).
°C
Max cycle temperature (after combustor).
°C
Air: 1.4.
Air mass flow through the engine.
kg/s

Results

Thermal Efficiency-%
Net Power Output-MW
Back-Work Ratio-%
Compressor Exit Temp-°C
Turbine Exit Temp-°C
References: Cengel — Thermodynamics; Cohen — Gas Turbine Theory