polytropic compression
1Polytropic process — A polytropic process is a thermodynamic process that obeys the relation::P V^n = C,where P is pressure, V is volume, n is any real number (the polytropic index), and C is a constant. This equation can be used to accurately characterize processes… …
2Compression ratio — For compression ratio in data compression, see data compression ratio. The compression ratio of an internal combustion engine or external combustion engine is a value that represents the ratio of the volume of its combustion chamber from its… …
3Homogeneous charge compression ignition — Thermodynamics …
4Gas compressor — A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. Compressors are similar to pumps: both increase the pressure on a fluid and both can transport the fluid through a pipe. As gases are… …
5Jet engine performance — This article describes how jet engine performance is estimated during the design phase. Similar techniques are used once the engine has been built and is being tested, except the performance of individual components, rather than being assumed, is …
6Heat capacity — Thermodynamics …
7Atkinson cycle — Thermodynamics …
8Otto cycle — See also: Otto engine and Four stroke engine Thermodynamics …
9Miller cycle — Thermodynamics …
10Diesel cycle — Thermodynamics …
