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Chinese scientists crack code for heat engines with max power and efficiency
Scientists presented a minimal heat engine model that can attain Carnot efficiency while achieving maximum power output.
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A first-of-its kind project is tapping energy beneath the ground to heat and cool homes
But some energy companies are looking to an unlimited thermal energy source below their ... and it could be a model for the future of clean home heating and cooling. This winter will be the ...
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Geothermal Energy
These underground reservoirs of steam and hot water can be tapped to generate electricity or to heat and cool buildings directly. 4 min read Geothermal energy has been used for thousands of years ...
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Unique hybrid device generates electricity and stores thermal energy efficiently and sustainably
An international research team led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) has created a hybrid ...
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Energy, temperature and change of state - OCR Gateway
The specific heat capacity of a substance is the amount of thermal energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1°C. Different substances have different specific heat ...