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Bicycle Bob · 03-05-2010, 04:23 PM

The efficiency of heat engines is limited by the Carnot equation. Higher compression gives higher temperatures, and better efficiency.

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Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	The efficiency of heat engines is limited by the Carnot equation. Higher compression gives higher temperatures, and better efficiency.