Carnot cycle - thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering

Assignment Help:

Carnot Cycle - thermodynamics:

Carnot Cycle: Sadi carnot; this is based on second law of thermodynamics introduced the concepts of reversibility and cycle in the year 1824. He shows that the temperature of heat source and heat sink are basis for determining thermodynamics efficiency of reversible cycle. He showed that all such cycles should reject heat to the sink and efficiency is never 100 percent. 

To show a non existing reversible cycle, Carnot invented his famous but hypothetical cycle called as Carnot cycle. Carnot cycle comprise of of two isothermal and two reversible adiabatic or isentropic operation. The cycle is illustrated in P-V and T-S diagrams

1247_Carnot Cycle.png

 

Operation 1-2: T = C

Q1  = W1-2  = P1V1lnV2/V1  = mRT1lnV2/V1

Operation 2-3: PVy  = C

Q = W = 0

Operation 3-4:  T = C

Q2  = W3-4  = P3V3lnV4/V3  = P3V3lnV4/V3   = mRT2lnV3/V4

Operation 4-1: PVy  = C

Q = W = 0Net WD = mRT1lnV2/V1 - mRT2lnV3/V4 ; As the compression ratio = V3/V4 = V2/V1, T2 = T3

W = mRlnV3/V4(T1  - T3)

 


Related Discussions:- Carnot cycle - thermodynamics

Compund cylinders, A compound cylinder is made by shrinkage one cylinder of...

A compound cylinder is made by shrinkage one cylinder of 120 mm external diameter and 20 mm wall thickness. The shrinkage allowance , based on radius , is 0.025 mm. If both cylinde

Frames, Introduction and conclusion on frames

Introduction and conclusion on frames

Determine reactions of the overhanging beam, Determine reactions of the ove...

Determine reactions of the overhanging beam: Determine r eactions at points A and B of the overhanging beam as shown in the figure given below.

Estimate the tempreture measured by thermocouples, An experiment to determi...

An experiment to determine the convection coefficient associated with airflow over the surface of a thick stainless steel casting involves insertion of thermocouples in the casting

Determine the cutting ratio, Write the velocity relationship in orthogonal ...

Write the velocity relationship in orthogonal cutting. A bar of 75 mm dia. is reduced to 73 mm by a cutting tool while cutting orthogonally. If the mean length of cut chip is 73.5

Explain side cutting edge angle, Explain Side Cutting Edge Angle It is ...

Explain Side Cutting Edge Angle It is angle between the side cutting edge and the longitudinal axis of the tool. It avoids formation of build up edge, controls the direction of

Find out load carried and compressive stress - steel bar, Find out load car...

Find out load carried and compressive stress: The concrete column 300mm x 300mm in section can be reinforced by 10 longitudinal 20mm diameter round steel bars. The column car

Illustrate volumetric efficiency of a compressor, Illustrate what is meant ...

Illustrate what is meant by volumetric efficiency of a compressor ? Illustrate how clearance volume affects it. Discuss the effects of clearance volume on the performance of an air

Blasting abrasive, Blasting Abrasive: Sand had been use widely before ...

Blasting Abrasive: Sand had been use widely before new abrasive media invented. Today, manufacturer had more choices and better options in choosing blasting media for their ow

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd