Efficiency

η=outputinput.

So for an engine, η=WorkHeat In. We can think of the engine receiving heat from a hot source and expelling to a low temperature source and doing work. Carnot efficiency: ηc=WQH=QHQCQH=1QCQH=1TCTH. For a cycle, ΔSH=ΔSC and ΔS=dQ/T and so ΔSH,C=QH,CTH,C (negative for cold term).

For a Fridge, the heat comes in from the cold reservoir, we do work on it, and it expells heat to the hot temperature source. Output: QC. Input: W.

For a heat pump, it is very similar, Output: QH. Input: W.

Author: Christian Cunningham

Created: 2024-05-30 Thu 21:20

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