A short note on Reitlinger thermodynamic cycles

TL;DR

This paper discusses Reitlinger cycles, a class of thermodynamic cycles that can achieve the same maximum efficiency as Carnot cycles, highlighting their significance in thermodynamics.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of Reitlinger cycles, emphasizing their efficiency and role within thermodynamic cycle classifications.

Findings

Reitlinger cycles can attain Carnot efficiency.

They are a significant class of regenerative thermodynamic cycles.

The paper clarifies the properties and importance of Reitlinger cycles.

Abstract

It is well known that Carnot cycle is the thermodynamic cycle which has the best thermal efficiency. However, an entire class of cycles exists that can have the same maximum efficiency: this class is that of the regenerative Reitlinger cycles. Here we discuss them.