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Ergodynamic efficiency

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Ergodynamic efficiency

Description

The ergodynamic efficiency, Ξ΅ (compare thermodynamic efficiency), is a power ratio between the output power and the (negative) input power of an energetically coupled process. Since power [W] is the product of a flow and the conjugated thermodynamic force, the ergodynamic efficiency is the product of an output/input flow ratio and the corresponding force ratio. The efficiency is 0.0 in a fully uncoupled system (zero output flow) or at level flow (zero output force). The maximum efficiency of 1.0 can be reached only in a fully (mechanistically) coupled system at the limit of zero flow at ergodynamic equilibrium. The ergodynamic efficiency of coupling between ATP production (DT phosphorylation) and oxygen consumption is the flux ratio of DT phosphorylation flux and oxygen flux (PΒ»/O2 ratio) multiplied by the corresponding force ratio. Compare with the OXPHOS coupling efficiency.

Abbreviation: Ξ΅

Reference: Gnaiger 1993 Pure Appl Chem

References


MitoPedia concepts: MiP concept, Respiratory control ratio, Ergodynamics 


MitoPedia methods: Respirometry