Thermodynamics

Chapter Eight

Gas Power Cycles

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Analysis of Reciprocating Cycles

8.3 Gas Power Cycles for Open Systems

8.4 Combined Cycle

8.5 Jet Propulsion

Summary

Exercises

8.1 Introduction

In steam power plants, combustion of fuel takes place outside the engine and considerable amount of heat is lost in the boiler. It was thought that if an engine is developed, in which fuel burns inside the engine itself, then this loss may be reduced to increase the efficiency of power generation. A few air standard cycles, employing different ways of heat addition or rejection for a reciprocating system, called internal combustion engine, or IC. Engine in short, were developed; notably Otto, Diesel and Dual cycles. These differ only in the manner in ...