A variational optimization of a finite-time thermal cycle with a Stefan-Boltzmann heat transfer law

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Abstract

In this paper we use the variational approach to study an endoreversible Curzon-Ahlborn-Novikov (CAN) heat engine under the maximum power condition. By means of this procedure we analyze the performance of a CAN heat engine with a nonlinear heat transfer law (the Stefan-Boltzmann law) to describe the heat exchanges between the working substance and its thermal reservoirs. Our results recover some previous results obtained by means of other procedures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes, ECOS 2012
PublisherAabo Akademi University
Pages216
Number of pages1
ISBN (Print)9788866553229
StatePublished - 2012
Event25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes, ECOS 2012 - Perugia, Italy
Duration: 26 Jun 201229 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes, ECOS 2012
Volume8

Conference

Conference25th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization and Simulation of Energy Conversion Systems and Processes, ECOS 2012
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPerugia
Period26/06/1229/06/12

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