In an ideal Diesel cycle, air has a temperature and pressure of 295K and 100kPa, respectively, at the beginning of the compression process. If the maximum temperature of the cycle is 1780K and the amount of air is 15g, determine the thermal efficiency and mean effective pressure of this cycle. Specific heats vary with temperature.

In an ideal Diesel cycle, air has a temperature and pressure of 295K and 100kPa, respectively, at the beginning of the compression process. If the maximum temperature of the cycle is 1780K and the amount of air is 15g, determine the thermal efficiency and mean effective pressure of this cycle. Specific heats vary with temperature.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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