Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Chapter 9.12, Problem 29P
An ideal Otto cycle with a specified compression ratio is executed using (a) air, (b) argon, and (c) ethane as the working fluid. For which case will the thermal efficiency be the highest? Why?
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