The Carnot cycle was proposed by Nicolas L©onard Sadi Carnot in 1823. It is a theoretical thermodynamic cycle. It is the most efficient cycle for creating a temperature difference.
carnot cycle?
carnot cycle is the highiest efficiency
reversible.But always remember that a carnot cycle is an idealized cycle and it is not
What is the difference between ideal and actual cycle?
The Carnot cycle is a mathematical description of an engine that derives its power from heat.
no, a Carnot cycle is not practiclly possible.bcz carnot consist of two cycles. i.e 1-rev. adiabatic 2-isothermal
The Carnot cycle gives the theoretical maximum efficiency of an engine operating between two heat reservoirs. The Carnot cycle is an idealized engine cycle that is thermodynamically reversible. Real systems such as power plants are not reversible, and the entropy of a real material changes with temperature (which is not accounted for by the Carnot cycle). A steam power plant operates closer to a cycle known as the Rankine cycle.
because it is the best theoretical engine. our aim is always to make our practical engine as close as that of carnot. if u don't know about the carnot cycle then how will u do that.
carnot cycle
The Carnot cycle is an idealized thermodynamic cycle that describes a perfect heat engine. In the Refrigeration system we need cooling effect.so it has to operate in opposite nature to produce the cooling effect. So we run the catnot cycle reversly in the refrigeration system. So we call the Refrigeration cycle called as REVERSED CARNOT CYCLE.
Carnot Cycle is an ideal thermodynamic cycle that describes the functioning of a perfect heat engine. In the refrigeration system we need a cooling effect. So, in effect, refrigeration cycle is reverse in process than that of a carnot cycle, and ofcourse not ideal. Air-conditioners also run on the similar cycle as refrigerators.
the Carnot cycle has 2 constant specific volume processes (heat in & heat out) the air refrigeration cycle is based on a brayton cycle which has two constant pressure processes.