A Carnot engine operates at 55% efficiency. If the temperature of reject steam is 105°C, then the absolute… · ABC26PH0598

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Thermodynamics · Topic: Thermodynamics – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

A Carnot engine operates at 55% efficiency. If the temperature of reject steam is $105^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$, then the absolute temperature of input steam is ____
Answer
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Explanation
Answer: ≈ 840 K — η = 1 − Tc/Th, so Th = 378.15/0.45 = 840.3 K.

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