Diesel Cycle Calculator

Calculate ideal diesel cycle efficiency, cutoff ratio, work output, and mean effective pressure.

Volume ratio V1/V2. Diesel: 14-23.
Volume ratio at end/start of heat addition. Typical: 2-4.
Air temperature at start.
°C
Intake pressure.
kPa
Air: 1.4.

Results

Thermal Efficiency-%
End of Compression Temp-°C
Peak Temperature-°C
Peak Pressure-MPa
References: Cengel — Thermodynamics; Heywood — IC Engines