Question Bank • QB_FP_003 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 3: Farm Power

Farm Power

Subtopic: I.C. engine cycles

Question Statement:

For the same compression ratio $r$ and heat input, the theoretical thermal efficiencies of air-standard cycles follow the order:

Options:

  • (A) $\eta_{\text{Otto}} > \eta_{\text{Dual}} > \eta_{\text{Diesel}}$
  • (B) $\eta_{\text{Diesel}} > \eta_{\text{Dual}} > \eta_{\text{Otto}}$
  • (C) $\eta_{\text{Dual}} > \eta_{\text{Otto}} > \eta_{\text{Diesel}}$
  • (D) $\eta_{\text{Otto}} = \eta_{\text{Diesel}} = \eta_{\text{Dual}}$

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

For identical compression ratio and identical heat addition: $\eta_{\text{Otto}} > \eta_{\text{Dual}} > \eta_{\text{Diesel}}$ Because heat is added entirely at constant volume in the Otto cycle (at peak temperature), whereas in the Diesel cycle heat is added at constant pressure (as the cylinder expands, lowering expansion ratio during heat release).
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