The Otto Cycle By: Vijai Sookrah Objective: To present the Otto Cycle to students.
The Otto Cycle The Six Steps to the Otto Cycle Intake Stroke: A mixture of air and gasoline is drawn into the cylinder.
The Otto Cycle Six Steps Compression stroke: The fuel-air mixture compressed, causing a rise in temperature.
The Otto Cycle Six Steps Explosion: The mixture is ignited by spark plugs, leading to a rise in pressure and temperature.
The Otto Cycle Six Steps Power Stroke: The hot gas then does mechanical work by pushing the piston.
The Otto Cycle Six Steps Valve exhaust: Outlet valve opened and exhaust escapes.
The Otto Cycle Six Steps Exhaust stroke: The piston forces the remaining exhaust to escape.
References http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/physics/OttoCycle.html http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/otto.html For more information and details: http://techni.tachemie.uni-leipzig.de/otto/index_e.html