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In the theoretical machine that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_L%C3%A9onard_Sadi_Carnot Sadi Carnot] used to describe his ideal cycle, the hot and cold sources must act alternately in the same place, which seems technically unfeasible. The use of two cylinders and two heat exchangers makes it possible to imitate this machine, but induces friction and dead volume.<br clear=all> | In the theoretical machine that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_L%C3%A9onard_Sadi_Carnot Sadi Carnot] used to describe his ideal cycle, the hot and cold sources must act alternately in the same place, which seems technically unfeasible. The use of two cylinders and two heat exchangers makes it possible to imitate this machine, but induces friction and dead volume.<br clear=all> | ||
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|'''2 Isothermal expansion:''' The gas expands from the small cylinder to the large cylinder, capturing heat in the first heat exchanger. | |'''2 Isothermal expansion:''' The gas expands from the small cylinder to the large cylinder, capturing heat in the first heat exchanger. | ||
|[[File:Recept_detente_isotherme.png|frameless|the small cylinder empties completely, while the large cylinder | |[[File:Recept_detente_isotherme.png|frameless|the small cylinder empties completely, while the large cylinder fills completely]] | ||
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|'''3 Adiabatic compression:''' The gas is compressed in the large cylinder, increasing its temperature. | |'''3 Adiabatic compression:''' The gas is compressed in the large cylinder, increasing its temperature. | ||
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== Thermodynamics == | == Thermodynamics == | ||
(Updated September 2026) | |||
=== First Study === | |||
An analytical study of the receptor cycle is available here: | |||
[[Special:MyLanguage/Thermodynamic_and_Mechanical_Study|Thermodynamic and Mechanical Study]] | |||
{{Caution|1=I made extensive use of AI to complete this work; I have carefully proofread and edited it, and I consulted three major LLMs to obtain different perspectives. At this stage, validation by a qualified human is required.}} | |||
=== Numerical Application === | |||
The development of a software solver and the first numerical applications will follow shortly. | |||
== Mechanics == | == Mechanics == | ||
The technical possibilities for animating the pistons are numerous, particularly for the receiver cycle, solenoids, camshafts, cylinders … but a simple [[4-bar mechanism]] seems promising for the realization of an efficient low tech heat pump:[[File:Animation recepteur 4 barres.gif|center|Heat pump animated by two symmetrical 4-bar mechanisms]] | The technical possibilities for animating the pistons are numerous, particularly for the receiver cycle, solenoids, camshafts, cylinders … but a simple [[Special:MyLanguage/4-bar mechanism|4-bar mechanism]] seems promising for the realization of an efficient low tech heat pump:[[File:Animation recepteur 4 barres.gif|center|Heat pump animated by two symmetrical 4-bar mechanisms]] | ||
== Is it free? == | == Is it free? == | ||
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== You can help! == | == You can help! == | ||
By contributing with your ideas, knowledge, translations, corrections to the wiki; and also links to your work in case you don't want to contribute under the CC0 license. Just register and edit. | By contributing with your ideas, knowledge, translations, corrections to the wiki; and also links to your work in case you don't want to contribute under the CC0 license. | ||
Just register and edit. | |||
You can also | You can also make a donation. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:22, 1 September 2026
Goal
(heat pump)
To develop a reversible heat engine, which circulates a gas in a closed circuit between two insulating cylinders of different volumes, through two heat exchangers, in order to approach the Carnot cycle.
This machine can be used to design heat pumps or refrigerators without greenhouse gases such as R93, as there is no phase change. It could also be used as a motor, producing mechanical energy by transferring heat from a hot source to a cold source.
On a similar principle, the Stirling engine has been around for two centuries, in this engine the cylinders are also the heat exchangers, the innovative idea here is to transfer heat as the gas passes from one cylinder to another.
In the theoretical machine that Sadi Carnot used to describe his ideal cycle, the hot and cold sources must act alternately in the same place, which seems technically unfeasible. The use of two cylinders and two heat exchangers makes it possible to imitate this machine, but induces friction and dead volume.
Ideal cycle
Motor cycle
| 1 Adiabatic compression: The gas is compressed in the small cylinder, increasing its temperature. | 
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| 2 Isothermal expansion: The gas expands from the small cylinder to the large cylinder, receiving heat in the first heat exchanger. | 
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| 3 Adiabatic expansion: The gas continues to expand in the large cylinder, reducing its temperature. | 
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| 4 Isothermal compression: Gas is compressed from the large cylinder to the small one, and heat is extracted in the second heat exchanger. | 
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Receiver cycle
| 1 Adiabatic expansion: The gas is expanded in the small cylinder, reducing its temperature. | 
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| 2 Isothermal expansion: The gas expands from the small cylinder to the large cylinder, capturing heat in the first heat exchanger. | 
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| 3 Adiabatic compression: The gas is compressed in the large cylinder, increasing its temperature. | 
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| 4 Isothermal compression: The gas is compressed from the large cylinder to the small one, releasing heat in the second heat exchanger. | 
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Thermodynamics
(Updated September 2026)
First Study
An analytical study of the receptor cycle is available here: Thermodynamic and Mechanical Study
⚠️ I made extensive use of AI to complete this work; I have carefully proofread and edited it, and I consulted three major LLMs to obtain different perspectives. At this stage, validation by a qualified human is required.
Numerical Application
The development of a software solver and the first numerical applications will follow shortly.
Mechanics
The technical possibilities for animating the pistons are numerous, particularly for the receiver cycle, solenoids, camshafts, cylinders … but a simple 4-bar mechanism seems promising for the realization of an efficient low tech heat pump:
Is it free?
Totally! The description of this invention is published here under Creative Commons Zero license, however I cannot guarantee that all or part of this machine is not currently protected by a patent.
I sincerely hope that this idea will help reduce greenhouse gases emissions, and I'm convinced that making it free is the best thing I can do to facilitate its development and rapid spread.
You can help!
By contributing with your ideas, knowledge, translations, corrections to the wiki; and also links to your work in case you don't want to contribute under the CC0 license.
Just register and edit.
You can also make a donation.
