Brayton Cycle and Otto Cycle

Question

Write the comparison between Brayton Cycle and Otto Cycle?

Answer 1

Processes of the Heat addition and rejection within the Otto cycle are of constant volume, however in Brayton cycle, they are generally of constant pressure.

a) Otto cycle is considered as the ideal cycle for the spark ignition engines.

b) Brayton cycle is regarded as the ideal cycle for the gas power turbines.