Efficiency

General Equation:

η=WQH=1−QLQH<1

Carnot Cycle Efficiency

ηcarnot=1−T1T3>ηth

Ideal Otto Cycle Efficiency:

Thermal Efficiency:

ηth=wnetqin=1−1rγ−1=1−T1T2

Ideal Brayton Cycle Efficiency:

Thermal Efficiency:

ηth=wnetqin=1−r1−γγ

Real Brayton Cycle Efficiency:

Thermal Efficiency:

ηth=wnetqin=f(T4T2,r)