The Carnot cycle determines the maximum possible efficiency for a heat engine between two temperatures. It is theoretical and cannot operate in physical systems, but establishes maximum efficiency for other engines. The cycle includes four processes and assumes no change in entropy. Efficiency can be calculated using the maximum and minimum temperatures. The Carnot thermal […]
The Carnot cycle is an idealized thermodynamic cycle that describes a perfect heat engine. Heat engines produce work from temperature differences between two tanks and all work on temperature gradients. The Carnot cycle can be done in reverse to create a refrigerator. The Carnot cycle is an idealized thermodynamic cycle that describes a perfect heat […]
