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Review Ways thermodynamics is supposed to lose energy
A real limit Work Energy will be less than or equal to the available Heat Energy.
Total Energy is constant. Unconverted Heat = Original Heat - Work.
Naive recycling Naive models lead to false conclusions
Steam Recycling Simple steam recycling model demonstrates the 'Carnot Limit' fallacy.
Complete recycling Complete heat recycling yields a theoretical 100% conversion.
Old News Some guy named Thompson (Kelvin!) in 1848 showed how to go beyond any limit and convert all heat to work.
Carnot Limit Hey, my Physics Professor showed me a Proof of the Carnot Limit!
Carnot Limit 0%? An engine you can buy today with efficiency over 90%, and a Carnot Limit of 0%!
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