Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 8th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118412931
ISBN 13: 978-1-11841-293-0

Chapter 9 - Checking Understanding - Page 588: 6

Answer

In Otto cycle, the compression process is dictated by piston motion where as in Brayton cycle air is compressed by centrifugal compressor. However, the compression process in both the cases are isentropic.

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In Otto cycle, the compression process is dictated by piston motion where as in Brayton cycle air is compressed by centrifugal compressor. However, the compression process in both the cases are isentropic.
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