Finite-time thermodynamics: engine performance Improved by optimized piston motion
dc.contributor.author | Mozurkewich, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Berry, R.S. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-06-22T13:15:33Z | |
dc.date.available | 2010-06-22T13:15:33Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1981 | |
dc.description.abstract | The methods of finite-time thermodynamics are used to find the optimal time path of an Otto cycle with friction and heat leakage. Optimality is defined by maximization of the work per cycle; the system is constrained to operate at a fixed frequency, so the maximum power is obtained. The result is an improvement of about 10% in the effectiveness (second-law efficiency) of a conventional near-sinusoidal engine. | en |
dc.identifier.citation | Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., 78, 1986-1988. | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10315/4262 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | National Academy of Science | en |
dc.rights.article | http://www.pnas.org/content/78/4/1986.full.pdf+html?sid=774a7233-f354-466e-9f11-3ba2fb149ea8 | en |
dc.rights.journal | http://www.pnas.org/ | en |
dc.title | Finite-time thermodynamics: engine performance Improved by optimized piston motion | en |
dc.type | Article | en |