Carnot's work is distinguished for his careful, clear analysis of the units and concepts employed and for his use of both an adiabatic working stage and an isothermal stage in which work is consumed.
Carnot ng trabaho ay marangal para sa kanyang maingat, malinaw na pagtatasa ng mga yunit at konsepto ng trabaho at para sa kanyang paggamit ng parehong isang adiabatic nagtatrabaho yugto at isang isothermal yugto sa trabaho na kung saan ay consumed.