A Finite-Time Thermal Cycle Variational Optimization with a Stefan–Boltzmann Law for Three Different Criteria

A Finite-Time Thermal Cycle Variational Optimization with a Stefan–Boltzmann Law for Three Different Criteria

This work shows the power of the variational approach for studying the efficiency of thermal engines in the context of the Finite Time Thermodynamics (FTT). Using an endoreversible Curzon–Ahlborn (CA) heat engine as a model for actual thermal engines, three different criteria for therm...

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Main Authors: Juan C. Chimal-Eguía, Norma Sánchez-Salas, Marco A. Barranco-Jiménez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Entropy
Subjects:
variational approach
Stefan&#8211
Boltzmann law
Curzon&#8211
Alhborn engine
maximum power output
ecological function
maximum power density
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/14/12/2611

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