Thermodynamic efficiency

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009604",
  "term": "Thermodynamic efficiency",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The ratio of the useful work output from a thermodynamic system to the heat energy input, indicating how effectively heat is converted into work. In atmospheric science, it can refer to the efficiency of atmospheric heat engines, such as hurricanes, in converting latent heat into kinetic energy. The Carnot efficiency sets the theoretical upper limit for any heat engine.",
  "synonyms": [
    "thermal efficiency",
    "Carnot efficiency"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/thermodynamic-efficiency/"
}