Work done by a Carnot Engine. Melting ice

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The discussion focuses on calculating the work done by a Carnot engine that melts ice using heat transfer. The problem states that 0.0400 kg of ice is melted in 5 minutes, and the energy transferred to the cold reservoir is calculated as 13.3 kJ, confirming it as Qc. To find the work done by the engine, the user needs to apply the Carnot efficiency equations, knowing three out of four required quantities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship between heat transfer and work in thermodynamic systems. The final goal is to determine the work output of the Carnot engine based on the given parameters.
The Real Simon

Homework Statement


The problem is that a Carnot contains Boiling water in the hot reservoir and ice water in the cold reservoir.
Given that 0.0400kg of ice is melted in 5 minutes, what is the amount of work done by the engine.

Homework Equations


Qh/Qc=Th/Tc
W=Qh-Qc
W=(1-Tc/Th)Qs
q=mHf
e=1-Tc/Th
e=W/Th
heat of fusion of water=Hf=333.55kJ/kg
I'm sure more are needed to solve it

3. The Attempt at a Solution

All I was able to solve is the energy transferred to the cold reservoir. q=0.0400kgx333.55kJ/kg=13.3kJ I think this is the Qc but really not sure.

Thanks for the help!
 
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The Real Simon said:
All I was able to solve is the energy transferred to the cold reservoir. q=0.0400kgx333.55kJ/kg=13.3kJ I think this is the Qc but really not sure.
Yes, that's ##Q_c##. You now need to find the work done by the Carnot engine.
 
Since you know Qc, you know 3 out of the 4 quantities in your first equation.
 
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