This course has been discontinued.
How well do you know the basic power cycles (Brayton Cycle, Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle)? In this interactive online course we will cover the 3 cycles as well as power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) and compressible flow components (nozzle, diffuser and thrust). We'll present power cycles, power cycle components/processes and compressible flow components analysis with air used as the working fluid.
For each power cycle, you'll get the thermal efficiency derivation presented with a simple mathematical approach. Also, for each power cycle, a T - s diagram and cycle major performance trends (thermal efficiency, specific power output and power output) are plotted in a few figures as a function of compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and/or final combustion temperature, working fluid mass flow rate and both isentropic compression and expansion efficiency. We won't deal with costs (capital, operational or maintenance).