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isentropic flow
(thermodynamics) An idealised fluid flow in which entropy remains constant throughout the flow, or along a particular streamline.
Isentropic process
An isentropic process is an idealized thermodynamic process that is both adiabatic and reversible..Kestin, J.. A Course in Thermodynamics, Blaisdell Publishing Company, Waltham MA, p. 196.Münster, A.. Classical Thermodynamics, translated by E. S. Halberstadt, Wiley–Interscience, London, , p. 13.Haase, R.. Survey of Fundamental Laws, chapter 1 of Thermodynamics, pages 1–97 of volume 1, ed.
isentropic surface
isentropic analysis
In meteorology, isentropic analysis is a technique used to find the vertical and horizontal motion of airmasses during an adiabatic (i.e. non-heat-exchanging) process above the planetary boundary layer.
isentropic lines
Lines of constant entropy value.
Isentropic nozzle flow
In fluid mechanics, isentropic nozzle flow describes the movement of a fluid through a narrow opening without an increase in entropy (an isentropic process).
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