A gasoline engine working on Otto cycle consumes 8 litres of gasoline per hour and develops 28 kW. The specific gravity of gasoline is 0.75 and its calorific value is 44000 kJ/kg. The indicated thermal efficiency of the engine is

A gasoline engine working on Otto cycle consumes 8 litres of gasoline per hour and develops 28 kW. The specific gravity of gasoline is 0.75 and its calorific value is 44000 kJ/kg. The indicated thermal efficiency of the engine is

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A gasoline engine working on Otto cycle
consumes 8 litres of gasoline per hour and
develops 28 kW. The specific gravity of gasoline
is 0.75 and its calorific value is 44000 kJ/kg.
The indicated thermal efficiency of the engine
Q.30
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