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Combined cycle and Thermodynamics

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Difference between Combined cycle and Thermodynamics

Combined cycle vs. Thermodynamics

In electric power generation a combined cycle is an assembly of heat engines that work in tandem from the same source of heat, converting it into mechanical energy, which in turn usually drives electrical generators. Thermodynamics is the branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.

Similarities between Combined cycle and Thermodynamics

Combined cycle and Thermodynamics have 6 things in common (in Unionpedia): Adiabatic process, Exergy, Heat engine, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Thermodynamics.

Adiabatic process

In thermodynamics, an adiabatic process is one that occurs without transfer of heat or matter between a thermodynamic system and its surroundings.

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Exergy

In thermodynamics, the exergy (in older usage, available work or availability) of a system is the maximum useful work possible during a process that brings the system into equilibrium with a heat reservoir.

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Heat engine

In thermodynamics, a heat engine is a system that converts heat or thermal energy—and chemical energy—to mechanical energy, which can then be used to do mechanical work.

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Temperature

Temperature is a physical quantity expressing hot and cold.

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Thermal efficiency

In thermodynamics, the thermal efficiency (\eta_ \) is a dimensionless performance measure of a device that uses thermal energy, such as an internal combustion engine, a steam turbine or a steam engine, a boiler, furnace, or a refrigerator for example.

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Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics concerned with heat and temperature and their relation to energy and work.

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Combined cycle and Thermodynamics Comparison

Combined cycle has 111 relations, while Thermodynamics has 145. As they have in common 6, the Jaccard index is 2.34% = 6 / (111 + 145).

References

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