difference schematic diagram between carnot heat engine and heat engine

Heat Engine Heat Engine

yes, it is a heat engine. A heat engine is one that extracts heat energy and converts it to mechanical energy.

A car engine is a heat engine, but there are various types of heat engines outside the realm of car and truck engines.

A heat engine converts thermal energy to mechanical energy. Examples of a heat engine is a refrigerator, heat pump, and carnot cycle. A heat mover transfers heat from one object to another.