Carnot Cycle and Heat Engine Fundamentals and Applications
Feidt, Michel
Carnot Cycle and Heat Engine Fundamentals and Applications - Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020 - 1 electronic resource (140 p.)
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This book results from a Special Issue related to the latest progress in the thermodynamics of machines systems and processes since the premonitory work of Carnot. Carnot invented his famous cycle and generalized the efficiency concept for thermo-mechanical engines. Since that time, research progressed from the equilibrium approach to the irreversible situation that represents the general case. This book illustrates the present state-of-the-art advances after one or two centuries of consideration regarding applications and fundamental aspects. The research is moving fast in the direction of economic and environmental aspects. This will probably continue during the coming years. This book mainly highlights the recent focus on the maximum power of engines, as well as the corresponding first law efficiency upper bounds.
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books978-3-03928-846-5 9783039288458 9783039288465
10.3390/books978-3-03928-846-5 doi
History of engineering & technology
thermodynamics optimization entropy analysis Carnot engine modelling with time durations steady-state modelling transient conditions converter irreversibility sequential optimization Finite physical Dimensions Optimal Thermodynamics global efficiency energy efficiency heat engine heat pump utilization Carnot efficiency comparison thermal system cycle analysis second law of thermodynamics Clausius Statement theorem of the equivalence of transformations linear irreversible thermodynamics maximum power output maximum ecological Function maximum efficient power function enzymatic reaction model ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plate heat exchanger finite-time thermodynamics heat transfer entropy entropy production new efficiency limits two-stage LNG compressor energy losses exergy destruction exergy efficiency Stirling cycle refrigerator heat exchanger second law n/a
Carnot Cycle and Heat Engine Fundamentals and Applications - Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020 - 1 electronic resource (140 p.)
Open Access
This book results from a Special Issue related to the latest progress in the thermodynamics of machines systems and processes since the premonitory work of Carnot. Carnot invented his famous cycle and generalized the efficiency concept for thermo-mechanical engines. Since that time, research progressed from the equilibrium approach to the irreversible situation that represents the general case. This book illustrates the present state-of-the-art advances after one or two centuries of consideration regarding applications and fundamental aspects. The research is moving fast in the direction of economic and environmental aspects. This will probably continue during the coming years. This book mainly highlights the recent focus on the maximum power of engines, as well as the corresponding first law efficiency upper bounds.
Creative Commons
English
books978-3-03928-846-5 9783039288458 9783039288465
10.3390/books978-3-03928-846-5 doi
History of engineering & technology
thermodynamics optimization entropy analysis Carnot engine modelling with time durations steady-state modelling transient conditions converter irreversibility sequential optimization Finite physical Dimensions Optimal Thermodynamics global efficiency energy efficiency heat engine heat pump utilization Carnot efficiency comparison thermal system cycle analysis second law of thermodynamics Clausius Statement theorem of the equivalence of transformations linear irreversible thermodynamics maximum power output maximum ecological Function maximum efficient power function enzymatic reaction model ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plate heat exchanger finite-time thermodynamics heat transfer entropy entropy production new efficiency limits two-stage LNG compressor energy losses exergy destruction exergy efficiency Stirling cycle refrigerator heat exchanger second law n/a