Carnot Efficiency
Carnot efficiency, abbreviated as \(n_c\), a dimensionless number, is the theroetical maximum efficiency of any heat engine depending only on the temperatures it operates between.
Carnot efficiency formula |
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\(\large{ n_c = \frac{ T_h \;-\; T_c }{ T_h } \;100 }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ n_c }\) = Carnot efficiency | \(\large{dimensionless}\) | |
\(\large{ T_h }\) = absolute temperature of hot source | \(\large{F}\) | \(\large{K}\) |
\(\large{ T_c }\) = absolute temperature of cold source | \(\large{F}\) | \(\large{K}\) |