Section: Thermodynamics | Marks: 2
An ideal Brayton cycle operates between maximum and minimum temperatures of 3T and 1T , respectively. For constant values of 3T and 1T , the pressure ratio (rp) for maximum work output is (γis the specific heat ratio of air)
- A. ( )1 3 1 T T γ γ−
- B. ( ) 2 1 3 1 T T γ γ−
- C. ( ) 2 1 3 1 T T γ γ−
- D. ( ) 2 1 3 1 T T γ−
Answer: C. ( ) 2 1 3 1 T T γ γ−