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In a dual-combustion cycle, the maximum temperature is 2000 ?C and the maximum pressure is 70...

In a dual-combustion cycle, the maximum temperature is 2000 ?C and the maximum pressure is 70 bar. Calculate the cycle efficiency and the mean effective pressure when the pressure and temperature at the start of compression are 1 bar and 17 ?C, respectively. The compression ratio is 18/1.

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