The Most Efficient Engine: (The New Carnot Cycle)

by John D. Jacoby

In 1824, Sadi Carnot postulated a monumental theory, which ranks with the greatest of scientific classics. He became immortal when he published his technical paper "Reflections on the Motive Power of Heat", which included his famous "Carnot cycle" theory. His theory is included in almost every thermodynamics, engineering, and physics course in colleges worldwide. It defines the maximum thermal efficiency of all heat engines operating within the same...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441464395
• ISBN13: 9781441464392
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"