Mechanical Engineering - IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Discussion
Discussion Forum : IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Section 3 (Q.No. 20)
20.
The sparking in a petrol engine increases pressure and temperature of the products of combustion, but the volume remains constant.
Discussion:
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Rahul Patil said:
6 years ago
@Ashish Gupta,
Yes. Because Otto cycle is known as a constant volume cycle.
Yes. Because Otto cycle is known as a constant volume cycle.
Ashish Gupta said:
10 years ago
Also that's why it is called constant volume cycle?
Tushar said:
10 years ago
The expansion in petrol engine is against constant volume, it can also be understood by the fact that the heat addition takes place at constant volume whereas an increase in pressure and temperature is observed. For more refer otto cycle.
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