Training The Carnot Cycle — Thermodynamic Limits & Irreversibility Interactive Carnot Explorer
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Interactive Carnot Explorer

30 min The Carnot Cycle — Thermodynamic Limits & Irreversibility

Use this interactive tool to explore the complete thermodynamics of the Carnot cycle in real time. Adjust the reservoir temperatures and compression ratio, and observe how all state points, the P-V diagram, the T-s diagram, efficiency metrics, entropy generation, Curzon-Ahlborn maximum-power efficiency, and exergy destruction respond simultaneously.

Interactive Carnot Cycle Explorer

This tool synthesises all four lessons: exact state-point calculation, Clausius inequality, Gouy-Stodola lost work, and Curzon-Ahlborn maximum-power analysis on a fixed, properly scaled pair of diagrams.

Carnot Cycle — Full PhD Explorer
η Carnot =—%
η Curzon-Ahlborn (max power) =—%
ηₐₐ Second-law eff. (real vs Carnot) =—%
Wₙₑₜ per mole (J) =—
Qₕ per mole (J) =—
Δs = R ln(r) (J/mol·K) =—
Clausius ∮δQ/T (real engine) =—J/K
Lost work (Gouy-Stodola) =—J
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