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Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics By Michael J.Moran 8th edition 5.83)Two kilograms of air within a piston-cylinder...

Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics By Michael J.Moran 8th edition

5.83)Two kilograms of air within a piston-cylinder assembly execute a Carnot power cycle with maximum and minimum temperatures of 750 K and 300 K, respectively. The heat transfer to the air during the isothermal expansion is 60kJ. At the end of the isothermal expansion the volume is 0.4m^3. Assuming the ideal gas model for the air, determine

(a) the thermal efficiency (b) the pressure and volume at the beginning of the isothermal expansion, in KPa and m^3, respectively. (c) the work and heat transfer for each of the four processes, in kJ. (d) Sketch the cycle on P-V coordinates.

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