The Otto Cycle Objective: To provide information of the Otto cycle, examples, and applications Johnny Lee
What is it? A cycle involving the conversion of energy created by the combustion of an explosive gas to mechanical energy A 4 stroke cycle involving the suction of an explosive gas, compression, ignition, and expulsion of products from the combustion
4 Stroke Engine Uses: Cars Trucks Generators Advantages: Fuel efficient Less harmful emissions Disadvantages: Many moving parts Large in size Heavy 1.Intake 2.Combustion Chamber 3.Piston 4.Connecting Rod 5.Crank Shaft 6.Camshaft 7.Spark Plug 8.Exhaust Output
2 Stroke Engine Uses: Lawnmowers Garden Equipment Mopeds Advantages: Simple Light Power Disadvantages: Oil Less efficient Harmful Emissions
Wankel Rotary Engine Uses: Cars (Mazda) Go Carts Compressors Advantages: Simple Light Power Disadvantages: Sealing Efficiency Emissions 1.Input 2.Rotor 3.Shaft 4.Spark Plug 5.Housing 6.Compression Chamber 7.Combustion Chamber 8.Output
Quasiturbine Uses: Still a prototype Advantages: Simple Efficient Emissions Power Disadvantages: Lack of testing 1.Intake 2.Compression Chamber 3.Combustion Chamber 4.Combustion Products 5.Spark Plug 6.Exhaust output
Relevance Engine: 4 stroke internal combustion engine What is it?
Conclusion knowledge of the Otto cycle and it’s applications References