Hartmann, Francis M., 1870- · New York, McGraw-Hill · leaf 205
the atmosphere being identical. BC represents the adiabaticcompression of the charge, and the vertical line, CD, the com-bustion at constant volume; OG being the axis of zero volume.DE represents the adiabatic expansion of the gaseous mixtureafter combustion, EB the drop in pressure to that of the… … O V F Fig. 38. 149. Two-phase Cycle. In the two-phase cycle,* as in the four-phase cycle, it is the aim to bring about the application of heat,to the working substance, at constant volume. In the two-phasecycle engine, however, every other stroke is a working stroke. Beginning with the ignition of…
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