Carnot Cycle Calculator

Calculate maximum theoretical efficiency, work output, and heat transfer for Carnot heat engine and refrigeration cycles.

Temperature of the high-temperature reservoir.
°C
Temperature of the low-temperature reservoir.
°C
Heat supplied from hot source.
kJ

Results

Carnot Efficiency-%
Work Output-kJ
Heat Rejected-kJ
COP (Refrigeration)-
COP (Heat Pump)-
References: Cengel — Thermodynamics; Smith — Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics