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Otto Cycle?? Please help ASAP!
I have a question that my entire class is confused over. I need help on it for a test, but I have no idea where to go with it. It doesn't seem to fit any of the equations or situations I have been using.
The question is: A four-stroke engine runs on the otto cycle. It delivers 150 hp at 3600 rpm. a) how many cycles are there in one minute?
I know that this is just 3600/2 = 1800 cycles
b) If the thermal efficiency of the engine is 20% what is the heat input per minute?
I don't know how to get this one. I know the equation I want is E=W/Q, but I don't know how to find the work done. do I use the 150 hp, 3600 rpm, or combine them somehow?
c)How much heat is wasted to the environment / minute.
I need the answer to part b I think for this right?
Any help at all would be great. Thanks for looking.
I have a question that my entire class is confused over. I need help on it for a test, but I have no idea where to go with it. It doesn't seem to fit any of the equations or situations I have been using.
The question is: A four-stroke engine runs on the otto cycle. It delivers 150 hp at 3600 rpm. a) how many cycles are there in one minute?
I know that this is just 3600/2 = 1800 cycles
b) If the thermal efficiency of the engine is 20% what is the heat input per minute?
I don't know how to get this one. I know the equation I want is E=W/Q, but I don't know how to find the work done. do I use the 150 hp, 3600 rpm, or combine them somehow?
c)How much heat is wasted to the environment / minute.
I need the answer to part b I think for this right?
Any help at all would be great. Thanks for looking.