Questions and Answers
How does the specific heat at constant pressure (cp) change with an increase in temperature?
It increases for all gases, except monoatomic gases
What is the effect of dissociation at high temperatures on the maximum temperature obtained?
The maximum temperature is reduced by about 300 K
How does the number of molecules present in the cylinder after combustion vary?
It depends on the fuel/air ratio, pressure, temperature, and completeness of the reaction
How are the values of temperature and pressure at the end of compression affected by the variation of specific heat during the compression stroke?
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What is the relationship between specific heat at constant volume (cv) and specific heat at constant pressure (cp)?
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What is the main purpose of the fuel-air cycle analysis?
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Why is the analysis of the fuel-air cycle considered very complicated?
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What can the fuel-air cycle predict closely in relation to air/fuel ratio?
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What is considered as the working fluid in the analysis of the fuel-air cycle?
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What factors can be taken into consideration in fuel-air cycle calculations?
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