Travail : W = - p dv

TDC = Toc Dead Center ( Point Mort Haut)

BDC = Bottom Dead Center (Point Mort bas)

Modes de combustion :

CI Compression ignition engine (Diesel engine)

SI. Spark ignition engine ( Gasoline / Otto engine)

2 Temps vs 4 Temps

Constant volume addition cycle (Otto - Beau de Rochas)

Constant pressure addition cycle (Diesel cycle)

Cycle mixte de Sabathé - Limited pressure cycle