Question

A Carnot engine operates between temperature limits of 2160 R and 720 R, using 0.88 lbm of air and running 500 cycles per minute. The volume at the beginning of heat addition process is 3.24 ft^3 and the end is 6.47 ft^3. Draw and label the P-V and T-S diagram. Determine the (a) Work produced, (b) power in hp, and (c) mean effective pressure in psi.

Answer 1