8. A piston engine operating on the Carnot cycle uses air as the working fluid. At the start of isothermal expansion air is 521 psi & 1100°F. Isothermal Expansion ratio = 1.25. Isentropic Compression ratio = 3.2. The amount of air circulated is 15 Ibm/min. Draw and label the P-V and T-S diagram. Determine the following; a.) Temperature of the sink, °F b.) The Carnot cycle efficiency, in % c.) Power output, Hp

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8. A piston engine operating on the Carnot cycle uses air as the working fluid. At the start of
isothermal expansion air is 521 psi & 1100°F. Isothermal Expansion ratio = 1.25. Isentropic
Compression ratio = 3.2. The amount of air circulated is 15 Ibm/min. Draw and label the P-V
and T-S diagram.
Determine the following;
a.) Temperature of the sink, °F
b.) The Carnot cycle efficiency, in %
c.) Power output, Hp
Transcribed Image Text:8. A piston engine operating on the Carnot cycle uses air as the working fluid. At the start of isothermal expansion air is 521 psi & 1100°F. Isothermal Expansion ratio = 1.25. Isentropic Compression ratio = 3.2. The amount of air circulated is 15 Ibm/min. Draw and label the P-V and T-S diagram. Determine the following; a.) Temperature of the sink, °F b.) The Carnot cycle efficiency, in % c.) Power output, Hp
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