The Carnot heat engine is a thermodynamic device that converts heat into mechanical work by operating between two temperature reservoirs, a hot and cold one. The engine works by taking heat from ...

Scientists presented a minimal heat engine model that can attain Carnot efficiency while achieving maximum power output. The findings can lead to advances in energy conversion technologies ...

In the simulation, Carnot batteries were modeled as stand-alone batteries, without potential heat output for district heating or industrial purposes. Through their simulation, the researchers ...