Power Cycles: Carnot Cycles Flashcards
1
Q
Carnot Cycle Step 1-2
A
Reversible Isothermal Expansion
2
Q
Carnot Cycle Step 2-3
A
Reversible Adiabatic Expansion
3
Q
Carnot Cycle 3-4
A
Reversible Isothermal Compression
4
Q
Carnot Cycle Step 4-1
A
Reversible Adiabatic Compression
5
Q
Carnot Heat Engine Thermal Efficiency
A
eff=W(out)/Q(H)=(Q_H-Q_L)/Q_H
6
Q
Reverse Carnot Cycle Step 1-2
A
Reversible Adiabatic Compression
7
Q
Reverse Carnot Cycle 2-3
A
Reversible Isothermal Compression
8
Q
Reverse Carnot Cycle 3-4
A
Reversible Adiabatic Expansion
9
Q
Reversible Carnot Cycle 4-1
A
Reversible Isothermal Expansion
10
Q
Coefficient of Performance (Refrigerator)
A
COP(ref)=Q_L/W_net=Q_L/(Q_H-Q_L)
11
Q
Coefficient of Performance (Heat Pump)
A
COP(hp)=Q_H/W_net=Q_H/(Q_H-Q_L)
