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Zenodo
2026
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19270975 |
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- <p dir="ltr">Current hydrocarbon energy conversion cycles are fundamentally limited by high-entropy exhaust and mechanical friction, rarely exceeding a 30% electrical efficiency threshold. This paper introduces the <strong>Alvarez Cycle</strong>, a novel thermodynamic sequence designed to achieve near-lossless energy transition. By utilizing the <strong>RH-97 architecture</strong>—a system integrating catalytic steam reforming, pressurized electrochemical stripping, and supersonic rotational detonation—we demonstrate a total system efficiency of <strong>97.04%</strong>. The cycle successfully captures 32.70 kWh of useful work (electrical and thermal) from a 33.70 kWh gasoline input, effectively minimizing exergy destruction to the thermodynamic floor.</p>