Thermodynamics: Heat

Study Guide

Terms

Terms

Terms Terms

Carnot Cycle

A simplified model of the cycle utilized by a heat engine to convert heat into work.
Carnot Efficiency

The Carnot efficiency, η_C, is the ratio of the work to the input heat: η_CâÉá
Carnot Inequality

The Carnot Inequality states that the actual efficiency of a system is at best equal to the Carnot Efficiency: η≤η_C.
Heat

Heat is the transfer of energy to a system via thermal contact with a reservoir.
Isentropic

At a constant entropy.
Isobaric

At a constant pressure.
Isothermal

At a constant temperature.
Work

Work is the transfer of energy to a system via a change in the parameters of the system.

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