Heat Engines, Refrigerators, & Cycles: Crash Course Engineering #11

Cycles are a big deal in engineering. Today, we’ll explain what they are and how they’re used in heat engines, refrigerators, and heat pumps. We’ll also discuss phase diagrams and the power of using renewable energy resources.

Crash Course Engineering is produced in association with PBS Digital Studios.

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