Power Cycles and Power Cycle Components/Processes Analysis
Last Updated 10/2025
English
Full Lifetime Access
Finish in
60 mins! Run Time
60 mins! Run Time
Made for for
Employees
and
Supervisors
Employees
and
Supervisors
No Certificate
Provided
Provided
Mobile -
Friendly
Access
Friendly
Access
What you'll learn
In this course, the student gets familiar with the simple and basic power cycles, power cycle components/processes and their T - s and h - T diagrams
Ideal operation and major performance trends
Description
The ideal, simple and basic power cycles (Carnot Cycle, Brayton Cycle for both power and propulsion applications, Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle) and ideal power cycle components/processes (compression, combustion and expansion) are presented in this course material. In the presented power cycles and power cycle components/process analysis, air is used as the working fluid.
For each power cycle thermal efficiency derivation is presented with a simple mathematical approach. Also, for each power cycle, a T - s diagram and power cycle major performance trends (thermal efficiency, specific power output and power output) are plotted in a few figures as a function of compression ratio, turbine inlet temperature and/or final combustion temperature and working fluid mass flow rate. It should be noted that this course material does not deal with costs (capital, operational or maintenance).
For compression and expansion, the technical performance of mentioned power cycle components/processes is presented with a given relationship between pressure and temperature. While for combustion, the technical performance at stoichiometric conditions is presented knowing the specific enthalpy values for combustion reactants and products, given as a function of temperature. This course material provides the compression and expansion T - s diagrams and their major performance trends plotted in a few figures as a function of compression and expansion pressure ratio and working fluid mass flow rate. For each combustion case considered, combustion products composition on both weight and mole basis is given in tabular form and plotted in a few figures. Also, flame temperature, stoichiometric oxidant to fuel ratio and fuel higher heating value (HHV) are presented in tabular form and plotted in a few figures. The provided output data and plots allow one to determine the major combustion performance laws and trends.
Table of Contents
Carnot Cycle
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Brayton Cycle (Gas Turbine) for Power Application
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Brayton Cycle (Gas Turbine) for Propulsion Application
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Otto Cycle
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Diesel Cycle
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Compression
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Combustion
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Figures
Conclusions
Expansion
Analysis
Assumptions
Governing Equations
Input Data
Results
Conclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees and supervisors who need to complete Power Cycles and Power Cycle Components/Processes Analysis training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
No. This course does not include a certificate of completion.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
No. This course is not included with the Prime Subscription and must be purchased separately.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
