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Ericsson cycle

physical science Maturity 11-13

A special engine uses heat.

Ericsson engine4.PNG
Ericsson engine4.PNG
It uses air to move. The air gets hot. Then the air pushes a part. This helps a ship go. It is a smart way to work. Can you see how it moves?
Ericsson-Prozess Diagramme.png
Ericsson-Prozess Diagramme.png

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File:Ericsson engine4.PNG
Ericsson engine4.PNG
File:Ericsson-Prozess Diagramme.png
Ericsson-Prozess Diagramme.png
File:Ericsson Caloric engine.jpg
Ericsson Caloric engine.jpg
File:Ericsson Caloric Engine.JPG
Ericsson Caloric Engine.JPG
File:Caloric Ship Ericsson, burthen 2200 tons, Built for John B Kitching and Associates, A B Lowber, Commander RMG PU6745.jpg
Caloric Ship Ericsson, burthen 2200 tons,...
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