EDEXCEL HIGHERS

ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS H2
NQF LEVEL 4

OUTCOME 2
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE

TUTORIAL No. 4 – HEAT ENGINE CYCLES

Internal combustion engine performance

Second law of thermodynamics: statement of law; schematic representation of a heat engine to

show heat and work flow

Heat engine cycles: Carnot cycle; Otto cycle; Diesel cycle; dual combustion cycle; Joule
cycle; property diagrams; Carnot efficiency; air-standard efficiency

Performance characteristics: engine trials; indicated and brake mean effective pressure;
indicated and brake power; indicated and brake thermal efficiency; mechanical efficiency;
relative efficiency; specific fuel consumption; heat balance

Improvements: turbocharging; turbocharging and intercooling; cooling system and exhaust gas
heat recovery systems

‰ Define AIR STANDARD CYCLES.

‰ Identify the ideal cycle for a given type of engine.

‰ Explain and solve problems for the OTTO cycle

‰ Explain and solve problems for the DIESEL cycle

‰ Explain and solve problems for the Dual Combustion cycle

‰ Explain and solve problems for the JOULE cycle

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1. THEORETICAL CYCLES FOR ENGINES

Internal combustion engines fall into two groups, those that use a sparking plug to
ignite the fuel (spark ignition engines) and those that use the natural temperature of
the compressed air to ignite the fuel (compression ignition engines).

Another way to group engines is into those that use non-flow processes and those that
use flow processes. For example, non-flow processes are used in piston engines. Flow
processes are used in gas turbine engines.

Theoretical cycles are made up of ideal thermodynamic processes to resemble those

that occur in a real engine as closely as possible. Many of these cycles are based on
air as the working fluid and are called AIR STANDARD CYCLES. Before looking at
air standard cycles, we should briefly revise the Carnot Cycle from tutorial 3.

1. THE CARNOT CYCLE

The most efficient way of transferring heat into or out of a fluid is at constant
temperature. All the heat transfer in the Carnot cycle is at constant temperature so it
follows that the Carnot cycle is the most efficient cycle possible. The heat transfer
into the cycle occurs at a hot temperature T hot and the heat transfer out of the cycle
occurs at a colder temperature T cold. The thermodynamic efficiency was sown to be
given as follows.
T
η th = 1 − cold
Thot

None of the following cycles can have an efficiency greater than this when operating
between the same temperatures limits.

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2 SPARK IGNITION ENGINE

2.1 THE OTTO CYCLE

The ideal cycle is named after Count N.A.Otto. It represents the ideal cycle for a
spark ignition engine. In an ideal spark ignition engine, there are four processes as
follows.

Fig.1
COMPRESSION STROKE
Air and fuel are mixed and compressed so rapidly that there is no time for heat to be
lost. (Figure A) In other words the compression is adiabatic. Work must be done to
compress the gas.

IGNITION
Just before the point of maximum compression, the air is hot and a spark ignites the
mixture causing an explosion (Figure B). This produces a rapid rise in the pressure
and temperature. The process is idealised as a constant volume process in the Otto
cycle.

EXPANSION OR WORKING STROKE

The explosion is followed by an adiabatic expansion pushing the piston and giving out
work. (Figure C)

EXHAUST
At the end of the working stroke, there is still some pressure in the cylinder. This is
released suddenly by the opening of an exhaust valve. (Figure D) This is idealised by
a constant volume drop in pressure in the Otto cycle. In 4 stroke engines a second
cycle is performed to push out the products of combustion and draw in fresh air and
fuel. It is only the power cycle that we are concerned with.

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The four ideal processes that make up the Otto cycle are as follows.

1 to 2 The air is compressed reversibly and adiabatically. Work is put in and no

heat transfer occurs.

Fig.2
2 to 3 The air is heated at constant volume. No work is done. Qin = mcv(T3-T2)

Fig.3
3 to 4 The air expands reversibly and adiabatically with no heat transfer back to its
original volume. Work output is obtained.

Fig.4
4 to 1 The air is cooled at constant volume back to its original pressure and
temperature. No work is done Qout = mcv(T4-T1)

Fig.5

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The total heat transfer into the system during one cycle is Qnett = Qin - Qout

The total work output per cycle is Wnett

From the 1st. Law of thermodynamics Qnett = Wnett

EFFICIENCY

Wnett Q mc (T - T ) (T - T )
η= = 1 − out = 1 − v 4 1 = 1 − 4 1
Qin Qin mcv (T3 - T2 ) (T3 - T2 )

γ −1
T ⎛V ⎞ γ −1
For the process (1) to (2) we may use the rule 2 = ⎜⎜ 1 ⎟⎟ = rv
T1 ⎝ V2 ⎠
γ −1
T3 ⎛ V4 ⎞ γ -1
For the process (3) to (4) we may similarly write =⎜ ⎟⎟ = rv
T4 ⎜⎝ V3 ⎠
V1 V4
where rv is the volume compression ratio rv = =
V2 V3
T2 T3 T T
It follows that = and 4 = 3
T1 T4 T1 T2
T3T1 ⎛T ⎞
- T1 T1 ⎜⎜ 3 - 1⎟⎟
T -T
= 1− ⎝ 2 ⎠
T T
and that η = 1 − 4 1 = 1 − 2
T3 - T2 T2T4
- T2 ⎛T ⎞
T2 ⎜⎜ 4 - 1⎟⎟
T1 ⎝ T1 ⎠
T4 T3 T T
= then 4 - 1 = 3 - 1
T1 T2 T1 T2
T1 T 1 1−γ
η = 1− = 1 − 4 = 1 − γ −1 = 1 − rv
T2 T3 rv

Since this theoretical cycle is carried out on air for which γ = 1.4 then the efficiency of
an Otto Cycle is given by η = 1 − rv
0 .4

This shows that the thermal efficiency depends only on the compression ratio. If the
compression ratio is increased, the efficiency is improved. This in turn increases the
temperature ratios between the two isentropic processes and explains why the
efficiency is improved.

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 WORKED EXAMPLE No.1

An Otto cycle is conducted as follows. Air at 100 kPa and 20oC is compressed
reversibly and adiabatically. The air is then heated at constant volume to 1500oC.
The air then expands reversibly and adiabatically back to the original volume and
is cooled at constant volume back to the original pressure and temperature. The
volume compression ratio is 8. Calculate the following.

i. The thermal efficiency.

ii. The heat input per kg of air.

iii. The net work output per kg of air.

iv. The maximum cycle pressure.

cv = 718 kJ/kg γ= 1.4. R = 287 J/kg K

SOLUTION

Remember to use absolute temperatures throughout. Solve for a mass of 1 kg.

T1=20 +273=293K T3=1500+273=1773K rv=8

η = 1 − r 1−γ = 1 − 8 0.4
= 0.565 or 56.5%
γ −1
⎛V ⎞
( )
T2 = T1 ⎜⎜ 1 ⎟⎟ = 293 8 0.4 = 673.1 K
⎝ V2 ⎠
Qin = mcv (T3 - T2 ) = 1x718(1773 − 673.1) = 789700 J / kg = 789.7 kJ / kg
Wnett = ηQin = 0.56 x789.7 = 446.2 kJ / kg

From the gas law we have

p1 V1T3 100000 x V1 x 1773

p3 = =
T1 V3 293 x V3
V1
=8
V3
100000 x 1773
p3 = x 8 = 4.84 MPa
293

If you have followed the principles used here you should be able to solve any cycle.

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 SELF ASSESSMENT EXERCISE No.1

Take Cv = 0.718 kJ/kg K, R = 287 J/kg K and γ= 1.4 throughout.

1. An Otto cycle has a volume compression ratio of 9/1. The heat input is 500kJ/kg.
At the start of compression the pressure and temperature are 100 kPa and 40oC
respectively. Calculate the following.

i. The thermal efficiency. (58.5%)

ii. The maximum cycle temperature. (1450 K).
iii. The maximum pressure. (4.17 MPa).
iv. The net work output per kg of air. (293 kJ/kg).

2. Calculate the volume compression ratio required of an Otto cycle which will
produce an efficiency of 60%. (9.88/1)

The pressure and temperature before compression are 105 kPa and 25oC
respectively. The net work output is 500 kJ/kg). Calculate the following.

i. The heat input. (833 kJ/kg).

ii. The maximum temperature. (1 906 K)
iii. The maximum pressure. (6.64 MPa).

3. An Otto cycle uses a volume compression ratio of 9.5/1. The pressure and
temperature before compression are 100 kPa and 40oC respectively. The mass of
air used is 11.5 grams/cycle. The heat input is 600 kJ/kg. The cycle is performed
3 000 times per minute. Determine the following.

i. The thermal efficiency. (59.4%).

ii. The net work output. (4.1 kJ/cycle)
iii. The net power output. (205 kW).

4. An Otto cycle with a volume compression ratio of 9 is required to produce a net

work output of 450 kJ/cycle. Calculate the mass of air to be used if the maximum
and minimum temperatures in the cycle are 1300oC and 20oC respectively.
(1.235 kg).

5. The working of a petrol engine can be approximated to an Otto cycle with a

compression ratio of 8 using air at 1 bar and 288 K with heat addition of 2 MJ/kg.
Calculate the heat rejected and the work done per kg of air.
(871 kJ/kg and 1129 kJ/kg).

Now let's move on to study engines with compression ignition.

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3 COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINES

The invention of compression ignition engines, commonly known as diesel engines,

was credited to Rudolf Diesel, although many other people worked on similar
engines. The basic principle is that when high compression ratios are used, the air
becomes hot enough to make the fuel detonate without a spark. Diesel's first engine
used coal dust blasted into the combustion chamber with compressed air. This
developed into blasting in oil with compressed air. In modern engines the fuel oil is
injected directly into the cylinder as fine droplets. There are two ideal cycles for these
engines, the Diesel Cycle and the Dual Combustion Cycle.

3.1 DUAL COMBUSTION CYCLE

This is the air standard cycle for a modern fast running diesel engine. First the air is
compressed isentropically making it hot. Fuel injection starts before the point of
maximum compression. After a short delay in which fuel accumulates in the cylinder,
the fuel warms up to the air temperature and detonates causing a sudden rise in
pressure. This is ideally a constant volume heating process. Further injection keeps
the fuel burning as the volume increases and produces a constant pressure heating
process. After cut off, the hot air expands isentropically and then at the end of the
stroke, the exhaust valve opens producing a sudden drop in pressure. This is ideally a
constant volume cooling process. The ideal cycle is shown in figure 6.

Fig. 6

The processes are as follows.

1-2 reversible adiabatic (isentropic) compression.

2-3 constant volume heating.

3-4 constant pressure heating.

4-5 reversible adiabatic (isentropic) expansion.

5-1 constant volume cooling.

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The analysis of the cycle is as follows.

The heat is supplied in two stages hence Qin = mCp(T4 - T3) + mCv (T3 - T2)

The heat rejected is Qout = mCv (T5 - T1)

The thermal efficiency may be found as follows.

Qout mcv (T5 - T1 ) (T5 - T1 )

η = 1− = 1− = 1−
Qin mcv (T3 - T2 ) + mc p (T4 - T3 ) (T3 - T2 ) + γ (T4 - T3 )

The formula can be further developed to show that

kβ γ - 1
η =1−
[(k − 1) + γk (β − 1)]rvγ −1
rv is the VOLUME COMPRESSION RATIO. rv = V1/V2
β is the CUT OFF RATIO. β = V4/V3
k is the ratio p3/p2.

Most students will find this adequate to solve problems concerning the dual
combustion cycle. Generally, the method of solution involves finding all the
temperatures by application of the gas laws.

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Those requiring a detailed analysis of the cycle should study the following derivation.

Qout (T5 - T1 )
η = 1− = 1−
Qin (T3 - T2 ) + γ (T4 - T3 )
Obtain all the temperatures in terms of T2
Isentropic compression 1 to 2
γ −1
⎛V ⎞ T
T1 = T2 ⎜⎜ 2 ⎟⎟ = γ 2−1
⎝ V1 ⎠ rv
Constant volume heating 2 to 3 note V3 = V2
p 3V3T2 p3T2
T3 = = = kT2
p 2V2 p2
Constant pressure heating 3 to 4 note p 3 = p 4
p 4V4T3 V4T3
T4 = = = β T3 = β kT2
p3V3 V3
Isentropic expansion 4 to 5
γ −1 γ −1 γ −1
⎛ V4 ⎞ ⎛ V4V2 ⎞ ⎛β ⎞ kβ γ T2
⎜ ⎟
T5 = T4 ⎜ ⎟ = T4 ⎜ ⎜ ⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎟ = T4 ⎜ r ⎟ = r γ −1
⎝ V5 ⎠ ⎝ V5V2 ⎠ ⎝ v⎠ r

Substitute for all temperatures in the efficiency formula.

kβ γ T2 T2 kβ γ 1
γ 1
- γ 1 γ −1
- γ −1
rr rv rr rv
η = 1− = 1−
(kT2 - T2 ) + γ (βkT2 - kT2 ) (k − 1) + γ (βk − k )
kβ γ - 1
η = 1−
[(k − 1) + γk (β − 1)]rvγ −1
Note that if β=1, the cycle becomes an Otto cycle and the efficiency formulae
becomes the same as for an Otto cycle.

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 WORKED EXAMPLE No. 2

In a dual combustion cycle, the compression starts from 1 bar and 20oC. The
compression ratio is 18/1 and the cut off ratio is 1.15. The maximum cycle
pressure is 1360 K. The total heat input is 1 kJ per cycle. Calculate the following.

i. The thermal efficiency of the cycle.

ii. The net work output per cycle.

Check that the efficiency does not contravene the Carnot principle.

SOLUTION

Known data.

T1 = 20 +273 = 293 K The hottest temperature is T4 = 1360K.

β=1.15 rv = 18 γ=1.4

T2 = T1 rvγ −1 = 293 x 18 0.4 = 931 K

V3 T4 T4 1360
T3 = = = = 1183 K
V4 β 1.15
p3 T
= k = 3 = 1.27
p2 T2
kβ γ - 1 1.27 x 1.151.4 - 1
η = 1- = 1 -
[(k - 1) + γk(β - 1)]rvγ-1 [(1.27 - 1) + (1.4 x 1.27 x (1.15 - 1))] x 18 0.4
η = 0.68 or 68%

Wnett = η x Qin = 0.68 x 1 = 0.68 kJ per cycle.

The Carnot efficiency should be higher.

T 293
η = 1 − cold = 1 − = 0.785
Thot 1360

The figure of 0.68 is lower so the Carnot principle has not been contravened.

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 WORKED EXAMPLE No.3

A dual combustion cycle has a compression ratio of 18/1. The maximum pressure
in the cycle is 9 MPa and the maximum temperature is 2000oC. The pressure and
temperature before compression is 115 kPa and 25oC respectively. Calculate the
following.

i. the cut off ratio.

ii. the cycle efficiency.
iii. the net work output per kg of air.
Assume γ =1.4 Cp = 1.005 kJ/kgK Cv = 0.718 kJ/kg K.

SOLUTION

Known data.
T1 = 298 K T4 = 2273 K p3 = p4 = 9 MPa p1 = 115 kPa

V1/V2= V1/V3= 18 V2 = V3

(γ-1)
T2 = 298 x 18 = 947 K
p TV 9 x 10 6 x 298 V3 9 x 10 6 x 298 1
T3 = 3 1 3 = x = x = 1296K
p1 V1 115 x 10 3 V1 115 x 10 3 18
V p T T
Cut off ratio = β = 4 = 3 4 but p 4 = p 3 so β = 4
V3 p 4 T3 T3
2273
β= = 1.75
1296
γ -1
⎛V ⎞ V V V 1.75
T5 = T4 ⎜⎜ 4 ⎟⎟ but 4 = 4 x 3 = = 0.0974
⎝ V5 ⎠ V5 V3 V5 18
T5 = 2273 x 0.0974 0.4 = 895.6 K

Qin = mCp(T4 - T3) + mCv (T3 - T2) m= 1 kg

Qin =1.005(2274 -1296) + 0.718(1296-947) = 1232.5 kJ/kg

Qout = mCv (T5 - T1)

Qout = 0.718(895.6 - 298) = 429 kJ/g

Q out 429
η = 1− = 1− = 0.65 or 65%
Q in 1232
Wnett = Q in Q out = 1232 428.6 = 803.5 kJ/kg

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3.2 THE DIESEL CYCLE

The Diesel Cycle precedes the dual combustion cycle. The Diesel cycle is a
reasonable approximation of what happens in slow running engines such as large
marine diesels. The initial accumulation of fuel and sharp detonation does not occur
and the heat input is idealised as a constant pressure process only.

Again consider this cycle as being carried out inside a cylinder fitted with a piston.
The p-V and T-s cycles diagrams are shown in figure 7

Fig. 7

1-2 reversible adiabatic (isentropic) compression.

2-3 constant pressure heating.

3-4 reversible adiabatic (isentropic) expansion.

4-1 constant volume cooling.

Qout mcv (T4 - T1 ) (T - T )

η = 1− = 1− = 1− 4 1
Qin mc p (T3 - T2 ) γ (T3 - T2 )

The cycle is the same as the dual combustion cycle without the constant volume
heating process. In this case since k=1 the efficiency is given by the following
formula.

β γ -1
η =1−
(β − 1)γrvγ −1

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 WORKED EXAMPLE No.4

An engine using the Diesel Cycle has a compression ratio of 20/1 and a cut off
ratio of 2. At the start of the compression stroke the air is at 1 bar and 15oC.
Calculate the following.

i. The air standard efficiency of the cycle.

ii. The maximum temperature in the cycle.
iii. The heat input.
iv. The net work output.

SOLUTION

Initial data.

β=2 rv=20 γ=1.4 cv = 718 J/kg K for air T1=288 K p1=1 bar.

The maximum temperature is T3 and the maximum pressure is p3 and p2.

β γ -1
η = 1−
(β − 1)γrvγ −1
21.4 - 1
η = 1−
(2 − 1) x 1.4 x 20 0.4
1.639
η = 1− = 0.647 or 64.7%
1 x 1.4 x 3.314

T2 = T1 rvγ -1 = 288 x 20 0.4 = 954.5 K

V2
T3 = T2 = βT2 = 954.3 x 2 = 1909 K
V3
Q in = mc p (T3 - T2 )
Q in = 1.005(1909 - 954.5) = 959.3 kJ
Wnett
η=
Q in
Wnett = ηQ in = 0.647 x 959.3 = 620.6 kJ

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 SELF ASSESSMENT EXERCISE No.2

Use cv = 0.718 kJ/kg K , cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K and γ=1.4 throughout.

1. Draw a p - V and T - s diagram for a Diesel Cycle.

The performance of a compression ignition engine is to be compared to the Diesel

cycle. The compression ratio is 16. The pressure and temperature at the beginning
of compression are 1 bar and 15oC respectively. The maximum temperature in
the cycle is 1200 K.

Calculate the following.

i. The cut off ratio.(1.374)

ii. The air standard efficiency. (66%)

2. A Dual Combustion Cycle uses a compression ratio of 12/1. The cut off ratio is
2/1. The temperature and pressure before compression is 280 K and 1 bar
respectively. The maximum temperature 2000 K. Calculate the following.

i. The net work output per cycle. (680 kJ/kg).

ii. The thermal efficiency. (57.6 %).

3. A Dual Combustion Cycle uses a compression ratio of 20/1. The cut off ratio is
1.6/1. The temperature and pressure before compression is 30oC and 1 bar
respectively. The maximum cycle pressure is 100 bar. Calculate the following.

i. The maximum cycle temperature. (2424 K).

ii. The net work output per cycle. (864 kJ/kg).
iii. The thermal efficiency. (67.5 %).

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4 GAS TURBINES

A gas turbine engine normally burns fuel in the air that it uses as the working fluid.
From this point of view it is an internal combustion engine that uses steady flow
processes. Figure 8 shows a basic design.

Fig.8

The air is drawn in from atmosphere and compressed. This makes it hotter. The
compressed air is blown into a combustion chamber and fuel is burned in it making it
even hotter. This makes the volume increase. The hot air expands out of the chamber
through a turbine forcing it to revolve and produce power. The air becomes colder as
it expands and eventually exhausts to atmosphere. The temperature drop over the
turbine is larger than the temperature increase over the compressor. The turbine
produces more power than is needed to drive the compressor. Net power output is the
result. In the basic system, the turbine is coupled directly to the compressor and the
power output is taken from the same shaft. The ideal air standard cycle is the Joule
Cycle.

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4.1 THE JOULE CYCLE

The Joule Cycle is also known as the constant pressure cycle because the heating and
cooling processes are conducted at constant pressure. The cycle is that used by a gas
turbine engine but could conceivably be used in a closed system.

We may draw the layout in block diagram form as shown in figure 9

Figure 9
There are 4 ideal processes in the cycle.

1-2 Reversible adiabatic (isentropic) compression requiring power input.

Pin= ∆H/s = mCp(T2-T1)

2-3 Constant pressure heating requiring heat input.

Φin = ∆H/s = mCp(T3-T2)

3-4 Reversible adiabatic (isentropic) expansion producing power output.

Pout = ∆H/s = mCp(T3-T4)

4-1 Constant pressure cooling back to the original state requiring heat
removal.
Φ out = ∆H/s = mCp(T4-T1)

The pressure – volume, pressure - enthalpy and temperature-entropy diagrams are

shown in figure 10

Fig. 10

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The efficiency is found by applying the first law of thermodynamics.

Φ nett = Pnett
Φ in - Φ out = Pout - Pin
Pnett Φ mc p (T4 - T1 ) (T - T )
η th = = 1 − out = 1 − = 1− 4 1
Φ in Φ in mc p (T3 - T2 ) (T3 - T2 )

It assumed that the mass and the specific heats are the same for the heater and cooler.

It is easy to show that the temperature ratio for the turbine and compressor are the
same.
1 1
1− 1 1− 1
T2 ⎛ p 2 ⎞ γ 1− T3 ⎛ p3 ⎞ γ 1− T3 T2
=⎜ ⎟ = rp γ
=⎜ ⎟ = rp γ
=
T1 ⎜⎝ p1 ⎟⎠ T4 ⎜⎝ p 4 ⎟⎠ T4 T1

rp is the pressure compression ratio for the turbine and compressor.

⎛ T3T1 ⎞ ⎛T ⎞
⎜⎜ - T1 ⎟⎟ T1 ⎜⎜ 3 - 1⎟⎟
(T - T )
η th = 1 − 4 1 = 1 - ⎝ 2 ⎠ = 1 − ⎝ T2 ⎠
T
(T3 - T2 ) ⎛ T2T4 ⎞ ⎛T ⎞
⎜⎜ - T2 ⎟⎟ T2 ⎜⎜ 4 - 1⎟⎟
⎝ T1 ⎠ ⎝ T1 ⎠
T3 T4 T3 T
= -1 = 4 -1
T2 T1 T2 T1
T1 T 1
η th = 1 − = 1 − 4 = 1 − 1 = 1 − rp -0.286 since γ = 1.4
T2 T3 1−
rp γ

This shows that the efficiency depends only on the pressure ratio which in turn affects
the hottest temperature in the cycle.

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 WORKED EXAMPLE No. 5

A gas turbine uses the Joule cycle. The pressure ratio is 6/1. The inlet temperature
to the compressor is 10oC. The flow rate of air is 0.2 kg/s. The temperature at
inlet to the turbine is 950oC. Calculate the following.

i. The cycle efficiency.

ii. The heat transfer into the heater.

iii. The net power output.

γ = 1.4 Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K

SOLUTION

η th = 1 − rp -0.286 = 1 − 6 -0.286
= 0.4 or 40%
T2 = T1 rp0.286 = 283 x 6 0.286 = 472.4 K
Φ in = mc p (T3 - T2 ) = 0.2 x 1.005 x (1223 - 472.4) = 150.8 kW
Pnett
η th =
Φ in
Pnett = 0.4 x 150.8 = 60.3 kW

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 SELF ASSESSMENT EXERCISE No.3

γ= 1.4 and Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K throughout.

1. A gas turbine uses the Joule cycle. The inlet pressure and temperature to the
compressor are respectively 1 bar and -10oC. After constant pressure heating, the
pressure and temperature are 7 bar and 700oC respectively. The flow rate of air is
0.4 kg/s. Calculate the following.

i. The cycle efficiency.

ii. The heat transfer into the heater.

iii. The net power output.

(Answers 42.7 % , 206.7 kW and 88.26 kW)

2. A gas turbine expands draws in 3 kg/s of air from atmosphere at 1 bar and 20oC.
The combustion chamber pressure and temperature are 10 bar and 920oC
respectively. Calculate the following.

i. The Joule efficiency.

ii. The exhaust temperature.

iii. The net power output.

(Answers 48.2 % , 617.5 K and 911 kW)

3. A gas turbine draws in 7 kg/s of air from atmosphere at 1 bar and 15oC. The
combustion chamber pressure and temperature are 9 bar and 850oC respectively.
Calculate the following.

i. The Joule efficiency.

ii. The exhaust temperature.

iii. The net power output.

(Answers 46.7 % , 599 K and 1.916 MW)

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