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The main difference between Otto and Diesel cycle is that The otto cycle explosion process
takes place at a constant volume process and the Diesel cycle explosion process takes place
at a constant pressure process.

In this article, we will be studying the differences between Otto and Diesel cycle in very
detail.

Note: At the end of the articles, you will find the PDF which you can easily download.

Otto Cycle:
The cycles are mostly found in an automobile engine. The fuel used in the Otto cycle is
Petrol fuel.

The heat addition takes place at a constant volume process and It is also known as the
Isochoric process.

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Diesel Cycle:
The fuel used in the diesel cycle is diesel fuel.

In the diesel cycle, the heat addition takes place at constant pressure and It is also known
as the Isobaric Process.

Here you can read Diesel Cycle in detail.

The below figure is attached PV and TS Diagram of Otto and Diesel cycle.

Otto Cycle Diesel Cycle

1-2: Isentropic Compression 1-2: Isentropic Compression

2-3: Heat Addition at constant volume 2-3: Heat Addition at constant Pressure

3-4: Isentropic Expansion 3-4: Isentropic Expansion

4-1: Heat rejection at constant volume 4-1: Heat rejection at constant volume
processes. processes.

Cycle Process

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Difference between Otto and Diesel Cycle

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Difference Between Otto Cycle and Diesel Cycle:

Sl No. Otto Cycle Diesel Cycle

Otto cycle has low thermal The diesel cycle has high thermal
1.
efficiency. efficiency.

But This one works on a high


2.
It has a low compression ratio . compression ratio.

Otto cycle is also called a Constant The diesel cycle is called a constant
3.
volume cycle. pressure cycle.

Otto cycle system is light in weight.


4. The diesel cycle is heavy in weight.
But

In the diesel engine, the explosion


The explosion process takes place at
5. process takes place at a constant
constant volume process and
pressure process.

The Spark Plug is used here for A fuel injector is used here for igniting
6.
igniting the charge. the charge.

A mixture of air and fuel is entered in


7. Only air is entered in suction stroke.
suction stroke.

Here the working fuel is used as


8. The working fuel is used as Diesel.
Petrol.

Otto cycle engine is the high-speed Diesel cycle engines are not high-speed
9.
engines. engine comparatively Otto cycle.

The engine starting is easy in cold But here it is difficult comparatively Otto
10.
weather too. cycle.

Otto vs Diesel Cycle

So These are the 10 Points on differences between the Otto cycle and Diesel cycle. Let me
know by using the comment box have you understood or not?

I have also written on the Difference between Spark Ignition vs Combustion Ignition Engine

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