Thermodynamic efficiency (Rankine cycle)
Description
Rankine cycle is a model that is used to predict the performance of steam engines. The Rankine cycle is an idealised thermodynamic cycle of a heat engine that converts heat into mechanical work. The heat is supplied externally to a closed loop, which usually uses water as the working fluid. Thermodynamic efficiency of the process is the ratio of the net power output per heat input.
Related formulasVariables
nth | Thermodynamic efficiency (dimensionless) |
Wturb | Net power output (J/s) |
Qin | Heat flow rate to the system (J/s) |