Lecture

Energy System Performance: Second Law Efficiency

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This lecture covers the concept of second law efficiency in energy systems, focusing on the penalty of entropy production, Carnot factor, and the difference between first-law and second-law efficiency. It also discusses the limitations in converting heat into electricity and the ideal efficiency that can be achieved in energy conversion processes.

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