Carnot Machine Flashcards by Aldo Perez Salinas | Brainscape

Q

Explain the Carnot Machine principle

A

Energy flows from hot reservoir to cold reservoir through engine
Engine converts some of
the energy to mechanical
work W

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Maximum efficiency

A

n = W / Qh
1 Tc / Th

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Q

Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Total Efficiency

A

Absorption Efficiency X Carnot Efficiency

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