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Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 4/e
Yunus A. Çengel, University of Nevada, Reno
Michael A. Boles, North Carolina State University
Gas Power Cycles

Learning Objectives


I.

Evaluate the performance of gas power cycles for which the working fluid remains a gas throughout the entire cycle.

II.

Develop simplifying assumptions applicable to gas power cycles.

III.

Review the operation of reciprocating engines.

IV.

Analyze both closed and open gas power cycles.

V.

Solve problems based on the Otto, Diesel, Stirling, and Ericsson cycles.

VI

Solve problems based on the Brayton cycle, the Brayton cycle with regeneration, and the Brayton cycle with intercooling, reheating, and regeneration.

VII.

Analyze jet-propulsion cycles.

VIII.

Identify simplifying assumptions for second-law analysis of gas power cycles.

IX.

Perform second-law analysis of gas power cycles.








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