Hartmann, Francis M., 1870- · New York, McGraw-Hill · leaf 208
mal expansion, DE theadiabatic expansion, EB the drop in pressure when the exhaust-valve opens, and BA the expulsion stroke. Theoretically, theadiabatic expansion DE may be carried up to a point when thepressure of the gases has fallen to that of the atmosphere. But,for the same reason as was given… … vFig. 39. as it does, the application of heat at a practically constant temper-ature. Thus approaching, as regards the absorption of heat, theCarnot cycle. The high precompression, however, requires thatthe engine have a very massive fly-wheel, and subjects it to severestrains. Furthermore, to…
Heat · Thermodynamics
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