Practice - Gas Power Cycles
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Practice Questions
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What does the acronym I.C.C.E. stand for regarding the Otto cycle?
💡 Hint: Remember the steps of the Otto cycle.
True or False: The Diesel cycle adds heat at constant volume.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat is added in the Diesel cycle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main process during the first phase of the Otto cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about the order of processes in the Otto cycle.
True or False: The Diesel cycle has a higher efficiency than the Otto cycle for the same compression ratio.
💡 Hint: Consider their respective heat addition processes.
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Challenge Problems
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A diesel engine operates at a compression ratio of 18. Calculate its theoretical efficiency and compare it to an Otto engine operating at a compression ratio of 10. Which is more efficient?
💡 Hint: Use the efficiency formulas for both cycles.
Design a combined cycle power plant scenario where a Brayton cycle is followed by a Rankine cycle. Discuss how the cycle efficiencies could be maximized.
💡 Hint: Think about how to utilize waste heat most effectively.
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