[1] Zhu Xiaoqin, Chen Lingen, Sun Fengrui, et al. The optimal performance of a generalized Carnot cyclefor a generalized heat transfer law [J]. Journal of Southeast University (English Edition), 2003, 19 (3): 275-279. [doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2003.03.014]

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Journal of Southeast University (English Edition)[ISSN:1003-7985/CN:32-1325/N]

Volumn:

19

Issue:

2003 3

Page:

275-279

Research Field:

Energy and Power Engineering

Publishing date:

2003-09-30

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Title:

The optimal performance of a generalized Carnot cyclefor a generalized heat transfer law

Author(s):

Zhu Xiaoqin¹;  2;  Chen Lingen¹;  Sun Fengrui¹

¹Faculty 306, Naval University of Engineering, Wuhan 430033, China
²Huaiyin Teachers College, Huaiyin 223001, China

Keywords:

finite heat source;  optimal configuration;  generalized Carnot cycle

PACS:

TK12

DOI:

10.3969/j.issn.1003-7985.2003.03.014

Abstract:

The finite time thermodynamic performance of a generalized Carnot cycle, in which the heat transfer between the working fluid and the heat reservoirs obeys the generalized law Q∝(ΔT)^m, is studied. The optimal configuration and the fundamental optimal relation between power and efficiency of the cycle are derived. Some special examples are discussed. The results can provide some theoretical guidance for the design a practical engine.

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Biographies: Zhu Xiaoqin(1964—), female, graduate; Chen Lingen(corresponding author), male, doctor, professor, lingenchen@hotmail.com.

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