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The Diesel cycle is one of the most important thermodynamic cycles used in compression ignition engines. It plays a vital role in the field of applied thermodynamics, especially in transportation and power generation systems. The cycle consists of four main processes: isentropic compression, constant pressure heat addition, isentropic expansion, and constant volume heat rejection.
In this paper, a detailed analysis of the Diesel cycle is presented, including its working principle, thermodynamic processes, and performance characteristics. The efficiency of the Diesel cycle depends mainly on parameters such as compression ratio, cut-off ratio, and specific heat ratio. Compared to other thermodynamic cycles like the Otto cycle, the Diesel cycle provides better fuel efficiency and is more suitable for heavy-duty applications.The study also highlights the practical applications of the Diesel cycle in diesel engines used in automobiles, trucks, marine engines, and power plants. Additionally, the advantages such as higher efficiency, better fuel economy, and durability are discussed along with its limitations like higher weight and cost.
Overall, the Diesel cycle remains a fundamental concept in applied thermodynamics and continues to be widely used in modern engineering systems due to its reliability and performance.
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Diesel Cycle
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"Thermodynamic Analysis of The Diesel Cycle in Applied Thermodynamics", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.a397-a400, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604054.pdf
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