1. A diesel power station has the following data: Fuel consumption/day - 1000 kg Units generated/day = 4000 kWh Calorific value of fuel 10.000 kcal/kg Alternator efficiency - 94% Engine mech. efficiency = 97% Estimate (i) specific fuel consumption. (ii) overall efficiency, and (ii) thermal efficiency of engine

1. A diesel power station has the following data: Fuel consumption/day - 1000 kg Units generated/day = 4000 kWh Calorific value of fuel 10.000 kcal/kg Alternator efficiency - 94% Engine mech. efficiency = 97% Estimate (i) specific fuel consumption. (ii) overall efficiency, and (ii) thermal efficiency of engine

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

13th Edition

ISBN:9780133923605

Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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