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Application of the First Law of Thermodynamics to Piston Engines

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As is established here, the classical interpretation of the first law of thermodynamics is inconsistent with the processes actually occurring in piston-based internal combustion engines. A new interpretation is proposed.

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Dorokhov, A.F., Dorokhov, P.A. Application of the First Law of Thermodynamics to Piston Engines. Russ. Engin. Res. 40, 527–530 (2020). https://doi.org/10.3103/S1068798X20070114

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