In KFC company the electrical generator installed provides a power output of 120 MW with an efficiency of 66%. Calculate, (a) The rate of energy supplied to the generator for 5hrs (b) The rate of energy input requirement if the generator is replaced with newer one and it has an efficiency of 77% (c) What do you infer form this problem?

In KFC company the electrical generator installed provides a power output of 120 MW with an efficiency of 66%. Calculate, (a) The rate of energy supplied to the generator for 5hrs (b) The rate of energy input requirement if the generator is replaced with newer one and it has an efficiency of 77% (c) What do you infer form this problem?

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

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Author:Robert L. Boylestad

Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

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