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Carnot efficiency is the theoretical maximum efficiency of a heat engine operating between two temperature reservoirs. No real engine can exceed this limit.
공식
The calculator applies η = 1 - (T_cold / T_hot)
단계별 가이드
- 1Enter hot reservoir temperature (T_hot) and cold reservoir temperature (T_cold)
- 2The calculator applies η = 1 - (T_cold / T_hot)
- 3Results show maximum theoretical efficiency
풀어진 예시
입력
T_hot = 600 K, T_cold = 300 K
결과
η_max = 50%
Best possible performance
피해야 할 일반적인 실수
- ✕Using Celsius instead of Kelvin temperatures
- ✕Assuming actual engines approach Carnot efficiency
자주 묻는 질문
Why can't we achieve Carnot efficiency in real engines?
Real engines have friction, heat losses, and irreversible processes that reduce efficiency below the theoretical maximum.
Does Carnot efficiency depend on the working fluid?
No, Carnot efficiency depends only on the two reservoir temperatures, not on the engine type or working substance.
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