In an open cycle gas turbine, the compressor and the turbine are mounted on a common shaft. Atmospheric air from the surroundings is drawn into the rotary compressor, where the air is compressed isentropically.
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IC Engine (Internal combustion engine) is a type of heat engine which converts the heat energy released during combustion of fuel into mechanical work. As the combustion takes place within the engine cylinder it is named as internal combustion engine. This type of engine makes use of liquid and gaseous fuels for combustion. Most of the modern IC engines works on operating cycles such as Otto and Diesel cycles. They are used in automobiles, industries and in many other applications. Different types of IC engines are two stroke engine, four stroke engine, petrol engine, etc. Continue reading What is IC Engine (Internal Combustion Engine)? Parts, Diagram, Types & Applications
Rankine cycle is an ideal thermodynamic cycle for thermal power plants. In this cycle all processes are reversible and it produces useflul work by expansion of steam. Rankine cycle is a modified Carnot cycle, in which most of the limitations of carnot cycle are eliminated. A schematic diagram of ideal Rankine cycle is shown in figure (1). Continue reading What is Rankine Cycle? Process, Components, Diagram & Efficiency
Multipass heat exchanger is a particular type of ‘shell and tube’ heat exchanger. Here, the fluid flowing through tubes is made to flow multiple number of times in the path of another fluid flowing through shell. Continue reading What is Multipass Heat Exchanger? Construction, Working, Diagram & Applications
In the Regenerator heat exchanger, the hot and cold fluids are made to flow alternatively through the same space. When hot fluid flows through the space, it gives away heat energy, which is stored in the space in the form of internal energy. This energy is then transferred to the cold fluid, which then flows through the same space. This cycle repeats giving periodic heat exchange. Hence, the heat exchanger is also known as ‘Periodic Heat exchanger’. Continue reading What is Regenerator (or Regenerative Heat Exchanger)? Types, Working & Applications
Zenith carburetor is the most popular carburetor used in modem automobiles. It consists of a jet, throttle valve, venturi, choke, adjusting knob, float chamber etc., as shown in below figure 1. Continue reading What is Zenith Carburetor? Working & Diagram
An axial flow compressor consists of adjacent rows of fixed (stator) and moving (rotor) blades. A set of fixed and moving blades is called as a stage of compressor. In this type of compressor, the flow of air is in axial direction of the machine. The fixed or stator blades are fixed to the casing and the moving of rotor blades are mounted on the rotating drum as shown in figure 1. Continue reading What is Axial Flow Compressor? Working, Construction & Diagram