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Geothermal Heat Pump and Heat Engine Systems: Theory and Practice
ISBN:
9781118961940
No. of Pages:
494
Publisher:
ASME-Wiley
Publication date:
2016
eBook Chapter
11 Heat Pumps and Heat Engines: A Thermodynamic Overview
Page Count:
17
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Published:2016
This chapter begins our discussion of methods and equipment to convert stored thermal energy into useful energy. A general thermodynamic overview and comparison of heat pump and heat engine cycles is presented. The Carnot cycle is discussed and compared with real and practical cycles.
11.1
Overview
11.2Fundamental Theory of Operation of Heat Pumps and Heat Engines
11.3The Carnot Cycle
11.4Real-World Considerations: Entropy and Exergy
11.5Practical Heat Engine and Heat Pump Cycles
11.6The Working Fluids: Refrigerants
11.7Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems
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