Carnot Efficiency Calculator
Carnot Efficiency Calculator computes the efficiency of a Carnot cycle for an ideal or non-ideal gas. Select the gas type, input hot and cold reservoir temperatures (and van der Waals parameters for non-ideal gas), and calculate the efficiency.
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How to Use Carnot Efficiency Calculator:
- Select the gas type (Ideal or Non-Ideal).
- Enter values for hot and cold reservoir temperatures (and van der Waals parameters for non-ideal gas) using the keypad or direct input; use “Next” to switch fields.
- Click “Calculate” to see step-by-step results.
- Use “Share Result” to get shareable text or “Copy Result” to copy to clipboard.
Formulas:
Carnot Efficiency (η):
η = 1 – (T_C / T_H)
Where: T_H = hot reservoir temperature (K), T_C = cold reservoir temperature (K)
Important Notes:
- Inputs for temperatures and van der Waals parameters must be positive. Invalid inputs will trigger an error.
- Hot reservoir temperature must be greater than cold reservoir temperature.
- For non-ideal gases, the efficiency is approximated using the ideal Carnot formula due to complexity in van der Waals gas calculations.
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