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Brayton cycle is used in:

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Brayton cycle is always associated with \textbf{gas turbines}, while Rankine is for steam, Otto for petrol, and Diesel for diesel engines.
Updated On: Jun 21, 2025
  • Steam engines
  • Diesel engines
  • Gas turbines
  • Heat pumps
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The Brayton cycle is the ideal thermodynamic cycle for gas turbine engines.
It includes the following processes:
1. Isentropic compression in a compressor
2. Constant pressure heat addition in a combustion chamber
3. Isentropic expansion in a turbine
4. Constant pressure heat rejection to the surroundings
Gas turbines used in jet propulsion and power plants operate on this cycle.
Incorrect options:
- Steam engines use the Rankine cycle.
- Diesel engines use the Diesel cycle.
- Heat pumps operate on a reversed Rankine cycle.
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