The objective of this report is to provide a tool to facilitate the application of thermodynamic work potential methods to aircraft and engine analysis. This starts with a discussion of the theoretical background underlying these methods, which is then used to derive various equations useful for thermodynamic analysis of aircraft engines. The work potential analysis method is implemented in the form of a set of working charts and tables that can be used to graphically evaluate work potential stored in high-enthalpy gas. The range of validity for these tables is 300 to 36,000 R, pressures between between 0.01 atm and 100 atm, and fuel-air ratios from zero to stoichiometric. The derivations and charts assume mixtures of Jet-A and air as the working fluid. The thermodynamic properties presented in these charts were calculated based upon standard thermodynamic curve fits.Mavris, Dimitri and Roth, Bryce and McDonald, RobGlenn Research CenterAIRCRAFT FUELS; THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES; POTENTIAL ENERGY; THERMODYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM; JET ENGINE FUELS; AIRCRAFT ENGINES; THERMODYNAMICS; ENTHALPY
