Thermodynamic Cycles

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What is the efficiency of a Carnot cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.25


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The efficiency of a Carnot cycle is 1 because it is a reversible cycle.

What is the difference between a Carnot cycle and a Rankine cycle?

  1. The Carnot cycle is a reversible cycle, while the Rankine cycle is an irreversible cycle.

  2. The Carnot cycle uses a gas as the working fluid, while the Rankine cycle uses a liquid as the working fluid.

  3. The Carnot cycle has a higher efficiency than the Rankine cycle.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Carnot cycle is a reversible cycle, while the Rankine cycle is an irreversible cycle. The Carnot cycle uses a gas as the working fluid, while the Rankine cycle uses a liquid as the working fluid. The Carnot cycle has a higher efficiency than the Rankine cycle.

What is the efficiency of a Brayton cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.25


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The efficiency of a Brayton cycle is 0.5 because it is an irreversible cycle.

What is the difference between a Brayton cycle and an Otto cycle?

  1. The Brayton cycle is a closed cycle, while the Otto cycle is an open cycle.

  2. The Brayton cycle uses a gas as the working fluid, while the Otto cycle uses a liquid as the working fluid.

  3. The Brayton cycle has a higher efficiency than the Otto cycle.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Brayton cycle is a closed cycle, while the Otto cycle is an open cycle. The Brayton cycle uses a gas as the working fluid, while the Otto cycle uses a liquid as the working fluid. The Brayton cycle has a higher efficiency than the Otto cycle.

What is the efficiency of an Otto cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.25


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The efficiency of an Otto cycle is 0.25 because it is an irreversible cycle.

What is the difference between an Otto cycle and a Diesel cycle?

  1. The Otto cycle uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel, while the Diesel cycle uses compression to ignite the fuel.

  2. The Otto cycle has a higher compression ratio than the Diesel cycle.

  3. The Otto cycle has a higher efficiency than the Diesel cycle.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Otto cycle uses a spark plug to ignite the fuel, while the Diesel cycle uses compression to ignite the fuel. The Otto cycle has a higher compression ratio than the Diesel cycle. The Otto cycle has a higher efficiency than the Diesel cycle.

What is the efficiency of a Diesel cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.35


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The efficiency of a Diesel cycle is 0.35 because it is an irreversible cycle.

What is the difference between a Diesel cycle and a Stirling cycle?

  1. The Diesel cycle uses a piston to compress the air, while the Stirling cycle uses a displacer to compress the air.

  2. The Diesel cycle uses a liquid as the working fluid, while the Stirling cycle uses a gas as the working fluid.

  3. The Diesel cycle has a higher efficiency than the Stirling cycle.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Diesel cycle uses a piston to compress the air, while the Stirling cycle uses a displacer to compress the air. The Diesel cycle uses a liquid as the working fluid, while the Stirling cycle uses a gas as the working fluid. The Diesel cycle has a higher efficiency than the Stirling cycle.

What is the efficiency of a Stirling cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The efficiency of a Stirling cycle is 0.4 because it is a reversible cycle.

What is the difference between a Stirling cycle and an Ericsson cycle?

  1. The Stirling cycle uses a regenerator, while the Ericsson cycle does not.

  2. The Stirling cycle has a higher efficiency than the Ericsson cycle.

  3. Both of the above.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Stirling cycle uses a regenerator, while the Ericsson cycle does not. The Stirling cycle has a higher efficiency than the Ericsson cycle.

What is the efficiency of an Ericsson cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.3


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The efficiency of an Ericsson cycle is 0.3 because it is an irreversible cycle.

What is the difference between an Ericsson cycle and a Joule cycle?

  1. The Ericsson cycle uses a regenerator, while the Joule cycle does not.

  2. The Ericsson cycle has a higher efficiency than the Joule cycle.

  3. Both of the above.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ericsson cycle uses a regenerator, while the Joule cycle does not. The Ericsson cycle has a higher efficiency than the Joule cycle.

What is the efficiency of a Joule cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The efficiency of a Joule cycle is 0.2 because it is an irreversible cycle.

What is the difference between a Joule cycle and a Brayton cycle?

  1. The Joule cycle uses a piston to compress the air, while the Brayton cycle uses a compressor.

  2. The Joule cycle has a higher efficiency than the Brayton cycle.

  3. Both of the above.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Joule cycle uses a piston to compress the air, while the Brayton cycle uses a compressor. The Joule cycle has a higher efficiency than the Brayton cycle.

What is the efficiency of a Brayton cycle?

  1. 1

  2. 0

  3. 0.5

  4. 0.1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The efficiency of a Brayton cycle is 0.1 because it is an irreversible cycle.

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