Thermodynamic Cycle Visualization
Carnot Cycle
Initial Conditions
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) with heat capacity ratio of 188.89 kJ/kgK and molar mass of 44.01 g/mol
T (Hot Reservoir)
220.0
3000.0
K
T (Cold Reservoir)
220.0
3000.0
K
Initial Specific Volume of Cylinder
1.0
10.0
m
3
/kg
Max Specific Volume of Cylinder
1.0
10.0
m
3
/kg
Carnot Efficiency (ƞ):
28.57%
Graphical Representations
Carnot Cycle
Process 4-1
Isothermal Expansion
Process 1-2
Process 2-3
Isothermal (∆T = 0)
NOT adiabatic (∆Q > 0)
Work done on the system (W < 0)
Entropy increases (∆S > 0)
Pressure decreases (∆P < 0)
Volume increases (∆V > 0)