Solutions
Maximum efficiency of an engine working between temperatures T2and T1is given by the fraction of the heat absorbed by the engine, which can be converted into work.
Mathematically,
Efficiency, η = (T2– T1)/T2= 1/6
6 T2- 6 T1= T2
Therefore, T2= 1.2 T1………………….. (1)
Where T2is the source temperature and T1is the sink temperature
If the sink temperature (T1) is reduced by 62oC, then the efficiency gets doubled, i.e.
η = T2– (T1– 62)/T2= 2 x 1/6 = 2/6
6T2– 6T1+ 372 = 2T2
6T2– 2T2– 6T1+ 372 = 0
4T2– 6T1+ 372 = 0
Substituting the value of T2from equation (1), we get
4(1.2 T1) – 6T1+ 372 = 0
4.8T1– 6T1+ 372 = 0
372 = 1.2T1
T1= 310 K
Therefore, T2= 1.2 x 310 = 372 K
Hence, the temperatures of the source and the sink are 372 K and 310 K, respectively.
Source temperature = 372 - 273 = 99oC