Maximum work configuration of finite potential source endoreversible non-isothermal chemical engines

Abstract Chemical engine is an abstract model of some devices, such as solid state, photochemical, and electrochemical photovoltaic cell, mass exchangers. Finite chemical-potential source one its features. time thermodynamics provides effective theoretical tool for determining performance limits given thermal systems, optimal process paths systems objectives. Endoreversible basic model. A endoreversible non-isothermal chemical engines operating between a finite infinite sink with resistance heat established. Mass transfer processes potential reservoir working fluid the are assumed to obey Onsager equations in linear irreversible thermodynamics. With fixed cycle period, configuration maximum work output derived by applying control theory. The results obtained include path many previous literatures, can provide guidelines designs practical plants.