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Geothermal Heat Pump and Heat Engine Systems: Theory and Practice
By
Andrew D. Chiasson
Andrew D. Chiasson
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ISBN:
9781118961940
No. of Pages:
494
Publisher:
ASME-Wiley
Publication date:
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
11.2
Fundamental Theory of Operation of Heat Pumps and Heat Engines
11.3
The Carnot Cycle
11.4
Real-World Considerations: Entropy and Exergy
11.5
Practical Heat Engine and Heat Pump Cycles
11.6
The Working Fluids: Refrigerants
11.7
Chapter Summary
Discussion Questions and Exercise Problems
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