Based on the steam engine represented on the following figure, a) Describe the heat engine cycle and explain why it is useful. b) Describe the energy conversions that occur.

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Based on the steam engine represented on the following figure,

a) Describe the heat engine cycle and explain why it is useful.

b) Describe the energy conversions that occur.

Steam
Intake
valve
Intake valve
(closed)
(open)
Boiler
\Pump
Exhaust
valve
Exhaust valve
(open)
Water
(closed)
Condenser
Condenser
(a) Expansion stroke
(b) Exhaust stroke
Transcribed Image Text:Steam Intake valve Intake valve (closed) (open) Boiler \Pump Exhaust valve Exhaust valve (open) Water (closed) Condenser Condenser (a) Expansion stroke (b) Exhaust stroke
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