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RE: Work output



Eric wrote:
> heat v velocity problem, remember a turbine is a heat generator all it's 
own.
>>Say what?  The turbine converts heat into mechanical energy,
>>id est, it _removes_ heat from the system.

Not exactly.  A turbocharger generates 2 things, work output and heat.  Work 
output is measured in terms of efficiency on a turbo map.  Imperical test?  
Run your turbo really hard at night, open the hood.  What is glowing red?

Scott J