MET 403

Applied Thermodynamics
Homework # 1 (Gas Power Cycles

Do problems (from the 6th edition):

9-23 (Carnot Cycle)

9-38 (Otto Cycle)
9-62 (Diesel Cycle)
9-77 (Ericsson Cycle)
9-98 (Simple Brayton Cycle)
9-105 (Simple Brayton Cycle)

Problem 9-23:

 Carnot cycle with the specified temperature limits is considered.

 The net work output per cycle is to be determined.
Problem 9-38:

 An ideal Otto cycle with air as the working fluid has a compression ratio of 9.5.
 The highest pressure and temperature in the cycle, the amount of heat transferred, the
thermal efficiency, and the mean effective pressure (MEP) are to be determined.
Problem 9-62:

 An ideal Diesel engine with air as the working fluid has a compression ratio of 20.
 The thermal efficiency and mean effective pressure are to be determined.
Problem 9-77:

 An ideal Ericsson engine with air as the working fluid is considered.

 The maximum pressure in the cycle, the net work output, and the thermal efficiency of the
cycle are to be determined.
Problem 9-98:

 A gas turbine power plant that operates on the simple Brayton cycle with air as the working
has a specified pressure ratio.
 The required mass flow rate of air is to be determined for two cases.
Problem 9-105:

 A gas turbine power plant that operates on the simple Brayton cycle.
 The net power output, the back work ratio, and the thermal efficiency are to be
determined.