 | Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
Evaluate the performance of gas power cycles for which them working fluid remains a gas throughout the entire cycle. |
 |  |  | Develop simplifying assumptions applicable to gas power cycles. |
 |  |  | Review the operation of reciprocating engines. |
 |  |  | Analyze both closed and open gas power cycles. |
 |  |  | Solve problems based on the Otto, Diesel, Stirling, and Ericsson cycles. |
 |  |  | Solve problems based on the Brayton cycle; the Brayton cycle with regeneration; and the Brayton cycle with intercooling, reheating, and regeneration. |
 |  |  | Analyze jet-propulsion cycles. |
 |  |  | Identify simplifying assumptions for second-law analysis of gas power cycles. |
 |  |  | Perform second-law analysis of gas power cycles. |
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