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Question

A mechanical engineer designed a thermal engine that operates using the cycle shown in the figure below. Determine i) the heat extracted (Q_H) from the heat source ii) and the thermal efficiency (η)

PV diagram showing a thermal engine cycle with energy values: 120 J and 20 J.

Accepted Answer

i) 160 J ; ii) 13 %

Answer

i) 120 J ; ii) 13 %

Answer

i) 120 J ; ii) 15 %

Answer

i) 160 J ; ii) 15 %

A mechanical engineer designed a thermal engine that operates using the cycle shown in the figure below. Determine i) the heat extracted (QH) from the heat source ii) and the thermal efficiency (η)

A mechanical engineer designed a thermal engine that operates using the cycle shown in the figure below. Determine i) the heat extracted (Q_H) from the heat source ii) and the thermal efficiency (η)