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gmat · 02-27-2003, 06:44 PM

The mechanical (or chemical) work involved in Carnot cycle is never 100% efficient, you always have *at least* heat losses somewhere (Joule effect).

02-27-2003, 06:44 PM	#2
gmat Thermophile Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: France Posts: 1,221	The mechanical (or chemical) work involved in Carnot cycle is never 100% efficient, you always have at least heat losses somewhere (Joule effect).