THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES CLASS NOTES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES CLASS NOTES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING A thermodynamic cycle consists of thermodynamic processes in series. As a result, system returns to its initial starting point. (a) POWER CYCLES (HEAT ENGINE CYCLES) WITH EXTERNAL COMBUSTION Cycle 1-2 process (compression) Process 2—3 (heat addition) 3—4 process (Expansion) Process 4—1 (Heat rejection) Remarks CARNOT CYCLE ISENTROPIC ISOTHERMAL…