Question

Carnot Cycle. If a boiler's heat source produces 106 Btu/hr at 600F, what is the highest possible rate at which work may be produced? The ambient air is 70F.

Answer 1

W = 141.333 BTu/h

Step-by-step explanation:

W = Q ( 1 - TL/TH )......carnot

∴ Q = 106 BTu/h

∴ TH = 600 °F

∴ TL = 70 °F

⇒ W = 160 BTu/h ( 1 - 70/600 )

⇒ W = 141.333 BTu/h