Four stroke internal combustion (IC) engines using gasoline as the fuel work on the principle of thermodynamic Otto cycle. These are engine are also called Spark Ignition (SI) engines and are employed extensively in the vehicles used by us in our day-to-day life.
The Thermodynamic Ericsson cycle was invented by John Ericsson after carrying out research on a number of heat engines developed by him. The Ericsson cycle can be best compared to the Stirling cycle.
Thermodynamic Diesel cycle corresponds to the four stroke internal combsution diesel engines used by us in our vehicles and machines. In these engines the air is compressed to high pressures and then combustion of fuel takes place, hence they are also called as Compression Ignition (CI) engines.
The influence of fossil fuels can never be overemphasized on human civilization. From power plants to automobiles, lubricants to paints and synthetic yarns to cosmetics, petroleum products are used everywhere. A journey of oil and natural gas industry, from exploration to production of Hydrocarbons.
The United States is the largest consumer of energy in the world so she is always on the lookout for new sources of energy. Several regions of the US are blessed with wind power options but which region does the best job?
Thermodynamic Stirling cycle comprises to two reversible isothermal and two reversible isochoric processes. In the initial years the Stirling engines were used frequently but were later replaced by other engines. In the recent years they have been gaining their lost ground.
Thermodynamic Stirling cycle comprises to two reversible isothermal and two reversible isochoric processes. In the initial years the Stirling engines were used frequently but were later replaced by other engines. In the recent years they have been gaining their lost ground.
The Carnot cycle comprises two ideal reversible isothermal and two reversible adiabatic processes in a heat engine. The Carnot theorem and second law of thermodynamics are based on the Carnot cycle, which shows the maximum efficiency that can be achieved by the engine.
The Carnot cycle comprises two ideal reversible isothermal and two reversible adiabatic processes in heat engine. Carnot theorem and second law of thermodynamics are based on Carnot cycle. The Carnot cycle shows the maximum efficiency that can be achieved by the engine.
Sadi Carnot’s book, Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire, set the foundation for the laws of thermodynamics. Unfortunately, he was unappreciated in his own time. He died at the young age of 36.
