Solve Otto Cycle Problem: Heat Rejection (300 kW)

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The discussion revolves around solving a problem related to the Otto cycle, specifically calculating the amount of heat rejected by an Otto engine that produces 300 kW of power and has a clearance volume of 7%. The scope includes theoretical aspects of thermodynamics and engine efficiency, as well as mathematical reasoning related to the equations governing the Otto cycle.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the problem statement and attempts to outline the relevant equations, including the relationship between work, heat added, and heat rejected.
  • Another participant notes the absence of an equation for efficiency, suggesting it is necessary for solving the problem.
  • A later reply provides an energy balance equation and definitions for efficiency and compression ratio, indicating that there are four equations and four unknowns to resolve.
  • Participants discuss the ratio of clearance volume to displacement volume, with some uncertainty about the interpretation of the 7% clearance volume in relation to the total volume.

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Participants generally agree on the need for efficiency equations and the energy balance approach, but there is some disagreement regarding the interpretation of the clearance volume percentage and its implications for the calculations.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the problem statement regarding the definitions and relationships between the variables, particularly concerning the clearance volume and its calculation. The exact values of displacement volume and clearance volume are not provided, leading to some ambiguity in the discussion.

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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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