5. A steam engine develops 45 BHP with dry saturated steam at 1.03425 MPa and exhaust at 0.12411 MPa. Steam consumption is 750 kg/hr. Calculate the thermal efficiency oi equivalent Rankine Engine, in percent.

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5. A steam engine develops 45 BHP with dry saturated steam at 1.03425 MPa and exhaust at
0.12411 MPa. Steam consumption is 750 kg/hr. Calculate the thermal efficiency of
equivalent Rankine Engine, in percent.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A steam engine develops 45 BHP with dry saturated steam at 1.03425 MPa and exhaust at 0.12411 MPa. Steam consumption is 750 kg/hr. Calculate the thermal efficiency of equivalent Rankine Engine, in percent.
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