Isentropic Isentropic

Isentropic - Definition and Overview

An isentropic process (a combination of the Greek word "iso" -same- and entropy) is one during which the entropy of working fluid remains constant. In other words there is no heat transfer with the surroudings, and no change in entropy.

See also adiabatic process.

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