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are engines in our cars follow the carnot cycle or they work differently
Do Car Engines Operate on the Carnot Cycle?
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Car engines do not operate on the Carnot cycle; instead, they function based on the Otto cycle, which is a practical application of thermodynamic principles. The Carnot cycle is a theoretical model that represents the maximum efficiency of heat engines, while real-world engines, such as those found in automobiles, have various inefficiencies. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone studying thermodynamics and engine design.
PREREQUISITES- Basic understanding of thermodynamics
- Familiarity with the Otto cycle
- Knowledge of heat engine principles
- Access to resources like Wikipedia for further reading
- Research the Otto cycle and its applications in automotive engines
- Study the principles of thermodynamic efficiency
- Explore real-world inefficiencies in heat engines
- Learn about alternative engine cycles, such as the Diesel cycle
Students of mechanical engineering, automotive engineers, and anyone interested in the principles of thermodynamics and engine efficiency.
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no carnot cycle is a theoretical one.
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Shreyas Samudra said:
What have you found in your reading so far? You can answer this question pretty easily by using wikipedia or other similar encyclopedias:
https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Heat_engine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_cycle
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