The formula to calculate Carnot Efficiency (n) is:
\[ n = \frac{Th - Tc}{Th} \times 100 \]
Where:
Carnot Efficiency represents the maximum possible efficiency that a heat engine can achieve during the conversion of heat into work, given the temperatures of the hot and cold reservoirs. It is a theoretical limit based on the second law of thermodynamics, and it provides an ideal benchmark for real-world engines. The efficiency is determined by the temperature difference between the hot and cold reservoirs, with higher differences leading to higher potential efficiency.
Let's consider an example:
Using the formula to calculate Carnot Efficiency:
\[ n = \frac{600 - 300}{600} \times 100 = \frac{300}{600} \times 100 = 50\% \]
This means that the theoretical maximum efficiency of this heat engine is 50%.