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Old 09-18-14, 10:19 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by charlesfl View Post
Dumb question.

Given the Carnot cycle limits how is the efficiency achieved with lower temperature difference for gshp?

Is it by lower compressor amperage used, shorter run times or something else?
Could you please elaborate on your question.

I am somewhat familiar with Carnot and his efficiency theorem, but I'm not sure I understand how you are considering the Carnot cycle in asking your question.

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