Which risk increases when repeatedly cycling a heat pump using a Carnot cycle with high temperature differentials?

💡 Explanation

Repeated, rapid temperature cycling increases mechanical stress on components using the Carnot cycle; this is due to thermal expansion, resulting in greater stress. This causes metal fatigue because the work converts to mechanical changes; therefore the risk of compressor failure increases, rather than electrical or performance degradation.

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