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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.
Формула
The calculator applies η = 1 - (T_cold / T_hot)
Пошаговое руководство
- 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
Решённые примеры
Ввод
T_hot = 600 K, T_cold = 300 K
Результат
η_max = 50%
Best possible performance
Распространённые ошибки
- ✕Using Celsius instead of Kelvin temperatures
- ✕Assuming actual engines approach Carnot efficiency
Часто задаваемые вопросы
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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