Solve Otto Cycle Problem: Max Pressure Lambo Murcielago w/r=11.0

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The discussion focuses on solving an Otto cycle problem related to the Lamborghini Murcielago's engine performance. Participants derive an expression for the temperature ratio in terms of compression and pressure ratios, confirming the validity of their calculations. The main challenge arises in calculating the maximum pressure the cylinder head must withstand, with confusion surrounding the correct interpretation of the combustion temperature of 680K. The contributor expresses frustration over the complexity of the problem, feeling that it should be simpler given its mark allocation. Overall, the thread highlights the difficulties in applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios in engine thermodynamics.
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Homework Statement


(a.) This was just a log-log plot of the otto cycle
(b.) Derive an expression for the ratio of maximum to minimum temperature experienced by the cylinder head during the part of the cycle that contains only isochoric and and adiabatic transitions in terms of the compression ratio and the ratio of the maximum to
minimum pressure.

(c.) What is the maximum pressure that the cylinder head of a Lamborghini Murcielago with compression ratio r = 11.0, must be able to withstand using these assumptions and \gamma = 1.4, if the fuel/air mixture must reach 680K for combustion to occur. Assume the minimum temperature is 300 k and the initial pressure is 1 atmosphere.

The Attempt at a Solution



For part (b.) I get

\frac {\theta_3}{\theta_1} = \frac {P_3}{P_1}r^{-1}

That was just using

PV = nRT

which seemed like very little work for a 3 mark question. I tried it a few other ways, using PV^{\gamma} and such and came out with the same answer each way I tried it. So, that suggests that its the right answer, but I'm not entirely convinced.

My major problem is in part C. Where 680 K is given, I presumed this was \theta_2 since it is the temperature required for combustion to occur. From there I went round and round in circles trying to get an expression with variables given in the question, but couldn't seem to quite get there. I always have at least one other unknown in the question! This part is only a 2 mark question, so it doesn't seem like it should require that much work. Part of me is wanting to say 680 K is \theta_3 and work out the value of P3 quite easily from that, but the wording of the question suggests it isn't.

Any advice?
Thanks
 
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My advice would be to email Adrian Skelton complaining about the standard of the lecturer!
 
Haha, excellent. I basically just handed in a load of rubbish!
 
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