Code Number: 4F30.50

Demo Title: Otto Cycle Engine

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Heat Engine Cycles, 4 cycle engines.

Area of Study: Thermodynamics

Equipment: 

Adiabatic Heat app.

Procedure:

Show the PV diagram of an adiabatic cycle from 4B70.30.  

References:

  • Ernest Zebrowski, Jr., "Power Output of the Otto Cycle Engine", TPT, Vol. 22, # 6, Sept. 1984, p. 390 - 391.
  • Ronald Giedd, "Real Otto and Diesel Engine Cycles", TPT, Vol. 21, # 1, Jan. 1983, p. 29.
  • Gene Waring, "Energy and the Automobile",TPT, Vol. 18, # 7, Oct. 1980, p. 494.
  • Harvey S. Leff, "Thermal Efficiency at Maximum Work Output: New Results for Old Heat Engines", AJP, Vol. 55, # 7, July 1987, p. 602.