Solve Otto Cycle Problem: Heat Rejection (300 kW)

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The discussion focuses on solving the Otto cycle problem related to heat rejection in an engine producing 300 kW of power with a clearance volume of 7%. The key equations involved include the energy balance equation, efficiency definitions, and the compression ratio formula. Participants emphasize the need to establish relationships between the unknown variables: heat added, heat rejected, thermal efficiency, and compression ratio. The ratio of clearance volume to volume displacement is critical for solving the problem.

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  • Study the derivation of the Otto cycle efficiency formula: n_{th} = 1 - \frac{1}{r^{(\gamma-1)}}.
  • Learn how to calculate heat rejection using the energy balance equation: \dot{W} = \dot{Q}_{in} - \dot{Q}_{out}.
  • Explore the relationship between clearance volume and volume displacement in Otto engines.
  • Investigate the impact of varying compression ratios on engine efficiency.
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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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