Talk:Stagnation enthalpy

I think that h = C_p T only holds for an ideal gas. A better equation would be: h_t = h + 1/2 v^2. Also, in this formulation, the enthalpy h denotes a `specific' value, consequently, it has units of energy per unit mass, i.e. Joule/kg. If I understand it correctly... (This is my first wiki contribution ever!) 195.241.117.199 (talk) 20:23, 18 July 2013 (UTC)


 * Indeed, $$h = c_p T$$ only holds for very special systems. I've made the change. Splibubay (talk) 13:08, 15 August 2013 (UTC)

Stagnation vs. Total Enthalpy
According to, "the terms stagnation enthalpy and total enthalpy are largely synonymous, although they are two distinct concepts".

If this is true, I think the page could be improved (slightly) by including a small section explaining this.

Thanks, ScottAllenRauch (talk) 11:25, 23 May 2017 (UTC)


 * I have made a small adjustment. See my most recent edit to the article. Dolphin  ( t ) 23:49, 24 May 2017 (UTC)