Given the engine specifications below, compare & determine which engine has the higher; (a) Efficiency & (b) Power. Initial condition of air: 76°F & 15 psi.

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Given the engine specifications below, compare & determine which engine has the higher; (a) Efficiency & (b) Power. Initial condition of air: 76°F & 15 psi.

4-Stroke, 8-cylinder,
Gasoline Engine
4-Stroke, 12-cylinder Diesel
Engine
Compression Ratio
10.2
15.2
Bore
6 in
6.5 in
Stroke
6 in
6 in
Peak Temperature
2100 R
1860 R
Engine Speed
2200 rpm
1700 rpm
Transcribed Image Text:4-Stroke, 8-cylinder, Gasoline Engine 4-Stroke, 12-cylinder Diesel Engine Compression Ratio 10.2 15.2 Bore 6 in 6.5 in Stroke 6 in 6 in Peak Temperature 2100 R 1860 R Engine Speed 2200 rpm 1700 rpm
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