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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site Carnot cycle An ideal heat engine or thermodynamic cycle conceived by Sadi Carnot, in which the sequence of operations forming the working cycle consists of isothermal expansion, adiabatic expansion, isothermal compression, and adiabatic compression back to its initial state. Related entries     • Brayton cycle     • Rankine cycle Related category    • BASIC SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP