An engineer claims that his engine can develop 7.8 KW power. On testing the engine consumes 0.9 Kg of fuel per hour having a calorific value of 42000 KJ/Kg. The maximum temperature recorded in the cycle is 3000°C and minimum temperature Is 700°C. Find whether the engineer is justified in his claim.

An engineer claims that his engine can develop 7.8 KW power. On testing the engine consumes 0.9 Kg of fuel per hour having a calorific value of 42000 KJ/Kg. The maximum temperature recorded in the cycle is 3000°C and minimum temperature Is 700°C. Find whether the engineer is justified in his claim.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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