Otto Cycle – Definition, PV Diagram and TS Diagram: It is an idealized cycle for the spark ignition internal combustion engines. It is the thermodynamic cycle most commonly found in automobile engine. Otto Cycle was conceived by Nikolaws Otto. It is … (Read More)

Diesel Cycle – Definition, Process, PV Diagram and TS Diagram: Diesel Cycle was introduced by Rudolph Diesel in 1897. It is the cycle used in the Diesel (compression-ignition) engine. The heat is transferred to the working fluid at constant pressure. The … (Read More)

Mixed/Dual Cycle – Process and its Derivation: Mixed/Dual cycle is a combination of Otto cycle and Diesel cycle, where heat addition takes place partly at constant volume and partly at constant pressure. In fact Otto cycle and Diesel cycle are special … (Read More)

Brayton Cycle – Process, PV Diagram and TS Diagram: The Brayton cycle represents the operation of a gas turbine engine. The cycle consists of four processes. This cycle was invented by an American Engineer George Baily Brayton. Brayton cycle describes the … (Read More)

Diesel Engine Power Plant – Layout, Types and Applications: Introduction: Diesel engine power plant (prime mover is a diesel engine) are installed where supply of coal and water is not available in sufficient quantity. These plants produce power in the range … (Read More)