Which failure precedes a closed-cycle cryocooler's inefficiency approaching Carnot limits?

💡 Explanation

Compressor leakage reduces effective pressure ratios, disrupting ideal Carnot cycling. Because the isentropic expansion becomes less efficient, heat removal degrades rather than cooling perfectly per Carnot limits. The cycle degrades due to non-ideal working fluid behavior; other effects worsen secondary issues.

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