There are numerous thermal energy devices that utilize heat to generate power or perform work. One common example is a heat engine, such as a steam engine or internal combustion engine. Here is a basic diagram of a heat engine:
1. Fuel source (eg. coal, oil, gas) is combusted in a combustion chamber.
2. Heat is generated from the combustion process and transferred to a working fluid (eg. water, air).
3. The working fluid is heated up and expands, creating pressure that drives a piston or turbine.
4. The piston or turbine converts the pressure into mechanical work, which can be used to operate machinery or generate electricity.
5. Waste heat is expelled from the system to maintain efficiency.
This is a simplified representation of the basic components of a thermal energy device with heat. Different types of heat engines may have variations in their design and operation, but they all function on the principle of harnessing heat energy to do work.
Draw model of a thermal energy device With heat
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