Thermodynamic efficiency at maximum power

We show by general arguments from linear irreversible thermodynamics that for a heat engine, operating between reservoirs at temperatures T0 and T1, T0 >or=T1, the efficiency at maximum power is bounded from above by 1-sqrt[T1/T0].

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Published in:Physical review letters 2005-11, Vol.95 (19), p.190602.1-190602.3, Article 190602
Main Author: VAN DEN BROECK, C
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Physics
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Summary:We show by general arguments from linear irreversible thermodynamics that for a heat engine, operating between reservoirs at temperatures T0 and T1, T0 >or=T1, the efficiency at maximum power is bounded from above by 1-sqrt[T1/T0].
ISSN:0031-9007
1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.95.190602