Solve Otto Cycle Problem: Heat Rejection (300 kW)

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The discussion focuses on solving a problem related to an Otto engine with a clearance volume of 7% and a power output of 300 kW, specifically calculating the heat rejected. Participants emphasize the need for equations related to energy balance, efficiency, and compression ratio to find the solution. The energy balance equation is highlighted as crucial, along with the definitions of thermal efficiency and the Otto cycle efficiency. There is some confusion regarding the interpretation of the clearance volume percentage, which affects the calculations. Overall, the thread aims to clarify the relationships between the variables involved in the Otto cycle problem.
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hey my fellow ME please help me with this problem I am stuck at.

1. Homework Statement

An Otto engine has a clearance volume of 7%. It produces 300 kW of power. What is the amount of heat rejected in kW?

Homework Equations


Wnet=Qadded-Qrejected
(v2=Vc)Clearance Volume = (c)Clearance% x (Vd)Volume Displacement (v1-v2)
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where r is the compression ratio
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The Attempt at a Solution


rk(compression ratio) = (c+1)/c stuck i don't know where to start
then i should be able to solve the problem where Qrejected = Qadded - Work
 
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Your missing an equation for efficiency.
 
DrClaude said:
Your missing an equation for efficiency.
i just edited it
 
Energy balance:
\dot{W} = \dot{Q}_{in} - \dot{Q}_{out}
Efficiency definition:
n_{th} = \frac{\dot{W}}{\dot{Q}_{in}}
Otto cycle efficiency:
n_{th} = 1- \frac{1}{r^{(\gamma-1)}}
Compression ratio definition:
r = \frac{V_d + V_{cc}}{V_{cc}}
You get 4 equations, 4 unknowns (##\dot{Q}_{in}##, ##\dot{Q}_{out}##, ##n_{th}##, ##r##), so you can resolve them. ##V_d## and ##V_{cc}## are not known but their ratio is given in the problem (and it is all that is really needed):
0.07 = \frac{V_{cc}}{V_d}
(or it might be ##0.07 = \frac{V_{cc}}{V_d + V_{cc}}##; Not clear from the statement -> 7% of what?)
 
jack action said:
Energy balance:
\dot{W} = \dot{Q}_{in} - \dot{Q}_{out}
Efficiency definition:
n_{th} = \frac{\dot{W}}{\dot{Q}_{in}}
Otto cycle efficiency:
n_{th} = 1- \frac{1}{r^{(\gamma-1)}}
Compression ratio definition:
r = \frac{V_d + V_{cc}}{V_{cc}}
You get 4 equations, 4 unknowns (##\dot{Q}_{in}##, ##\dot{Q}_{out}##, ##n_{th}##, ##r##), so you can resolve them. ##V_d## and ##V_{cc}## are not known but their ratio is given in the problem (and it is all that is really needed):
0.07 = \frac{V_{cc}}{V_d}
(or it might be ##0.07 = \frac{V_{cc}}{V_d + V_{cc}}##; Not clear from the statement -> 7% of what?)
7% clearance volume , clearance volume = cVd = c(v1-v2) so 0.07 = c(v1-v2)
 
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