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  2. Thermodynamic cycle - Wikipedia

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    The Otto Cycle is an example of a reversible thermodynamic cycle. ... The clockwise thermodynamic cycle indicated by the arrows shows that the cycle represents a heat ...

  3. Carnot cycle - Wikipedia

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    A Carnot cycle is an ideal thermodynamic cycle proposed by French physicist Sadi Carnot in 1824 and expanded upon by others in the 1830s and 1840s. By Carnot's theorem, it provides an upper limit on the efficiency of any classical thermodynamic engine during the conversion of heat into work, or conversely, the efficiency of a refrigeration system in creating a temperature difference through ...

  4. Temperature–entropy diagram - Wikipedia

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    In thermodynamics, a temperature–entropy (T–s) diagram is a thermodynamic diagram used to visualize changes to temperature (T ) and specific entropy (s) during a thermodynamic process or cycle as the graph of a curve. It is a useful and common tool, particularly because it helps to visualize the heat transfer during a process.

  5. Brayton cycle - Wikipedia

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    The Brayton cycle, also known as the Joule cycle, is a thermodynamic cycle that describes the operation of certain heat engines that have air or some other gas as their working fluid. It is characterized by isentropic compression and expansion, and isobaric heat addition and rejection, though practical engines have adiabatic rather than ...

  6. Template:Table of thermodynamic cycles - Wikipedia

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    Differs from Otto cycle in that V 1 < V 4. Brayton: adiabatic: isobaric: adiabatic: isobaric Ramjets, turbojets, -props, and -shafts. Originally developed for use in reciprocating engines. The external combustion version of this cycle is known as the first Ericsson cycle from 1833. Diesel: adiabatic: isobaric: adiabatic: isochoric Diesel engine ...

  7. Stirling cycle - Wikipedia

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    The cycle is reversible, meaning that if supplied with mechanical power, it can function as a heat pump for heating or cooling, and even for cryogenic cooling. The cycle is defined as a closed regenerative cycle with a gaseous working fluid. "Closed cycle" means the working fluid is permanently contained within the thermodynamic system.

  8. Thermodynamic process - Wikipedia

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    An example of a cycle of idealized thermodynamic processes which make up the Stirling cycle. A quasi-static thermodynamic process can be visualized by graphically plotting the path of idealized changes to the system's state variables. In the example, a cycle consisting of four quasi-static processes is shown.

  9. Pressure-temperature-time path - Wikipedia

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    A schematic clockwise P-T-t path. Metamorphic minerals alter with the changing P-T condition with time without reaching complete phase equilibrium , making P-T-t path tracking possible. From 1910 Ma (i.e. 1910 million years ago) to 1840 Ma, the rock experienced an increase in P-T conditions and formed mineral garnet , which is attributed to ...