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CARNOT AND REVERSED CARNOT CYCLE CLASS NOTES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CARNOT AND REVERSED CARNOT CYCLES CLASS NOTES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING This cycle consists of reversible processes. All processes in nature are irreversible. Carnot cycle is not achievable. It is a power producing cycle. Reversed Carnot cycle is a power consuming cycle. Carnot cycle has alternately isentropic and isothermal processes. Introduction Carnot cycle is a theoretical…

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SIMPLE VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE

SIMPLE VAPOR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION CYCLE There are four main processes in a vapor compression refrigeration cycle. (i) Compression (ii) Condensation (iii) Expansion (iv) Evaporation It is most commonly used & the oldest refrigeration cycle. It is a single stage refrigeration cycle. REFRIGERATION CYCLE SEQUENCE Clockwise sequence of components is compressor,  condenser,  expansion valve, evaporator and…