Performance analysis and optimization of an irreversible Carnot heat engine cycle for space power plant

In this paper, an irreversible Carnot heat engine cycle model for space power plants is built by using finite time thermodynamics. A radiator panel is considered between low temperature heat sink and space environment, expressions for power output and thermal efficiency of the plant are derived. Inf...

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Main Authors: Tan Wang, Lingen Chen, Peng Liu, Yanlin Ge, Huijun Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:Energy Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484722008551