An idealized diesel engine operates in a cycle known as air

Last updated: 6/25/2023

An idealized diesel engine operates in a cycle known as air standard diesel cycle as shown Fuel is sprayed into the cylinder at the point of maximum compression B Combustion occurs during expansion BC P B C A B C D Adiabatic Process D A V Heat is absorbed during process BC Heat is released during process DA Heat is absorbed during process CD Efficiency of the cycle is 1 To TA