Rankine 効率

Overview

The Rankine cycle is the ideal cycle for steam power plants. It describes the conversion of heat into work using water/steam as the working fluid.

Formula

$\eta = \frac{W_{net}}{Q_{in}} = \frac{(h_1 - h_2) - (h_4 - h_3)}{h_1 - h_4}$

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Notes

• Results are approximate and should be verified for critical applications
• Input values should be within reasonable engineering ranges

References

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