1.

Determine the indicated mea n effective pressure of an engine in psi having a brake mean
effective pressure of 750 kpa and 80% mechanical efficiency.
A. 136 psi
B. 137 psi
C. 138 psi
D. 140 psi

Solution:

Ϯmi = Pmb/Pmi

0.80 = 750/Pmi

Pmi = 937.5 (14.7/101.325)

Pmi = 136 psi

2. Determine the friction power of an engine if the frictional torque developed is 0.3KN.m running
at 1200 rpm.
A. 40.6 KW
B. 37.7 KW
C. 36.5 KW
D. 50.3 KW

Solution:

Friction Power = 2πTN

Friction Power = 2π (0.3)(1200/60)

Friction Power = 37.70 KW

3. What is the power developed in the cylinder if indicated thermal efficiency is 44%. If engine uses
0.05 kg/sec fuel with heating value of 44000 KJ/kg?
A. 1000 KW
B. 775 KW
C. 968 KW
D. 588 KW

Ϯs = indicated power / MfQh

0.44 = indicated power /0.05(44000)

Indicated power = 968 KW

4.
A. 85.33%
B. 65.88%
C. 75.55%
D. 88.23%

Ϯtb = brake power / MfQh

0.34 = brake power / 9000000/3600

Brake power = 850 KW

ϮG = 750/850

ϮG = 88.23%

5. A 16-cylinder V- type diesel engine is directly coupled to a 5000 KW AC generator. If generator is

90%, calculate the brake horse power of the engine.
A. 7447 Hp
B. 6468 Hp
C. 8542 Hp
D. 7665 Hp

Solution:

ϮG = gen. output/ Brake power

0.9 = 5000/ Brake power

Brake power = 5555.55 KW (1/0.746)

Brake power = 7447.12hp

6. Determine the brake power of the engine having a brake thermal efficiency of 35% and uses 25%
API fuel consumption of 40 kg/hr.
A. 165.84 KW
B. 173.52 KW
C. 173.52 KW
D. 160.67 KW

Solution:

Qh = 41130 + 139.6 API

Qh = 41130 + 139.6(25)

Qh = 44620 KJ/kg
 Ϯtb = brake power / MfQh

0.35 = brake power / (40/3600)(44620)

Brake power = 173.52 KW

7. Determine the specific gravity of fuel oil having a heating value of 44899.2 KJ/kg
A. 0.90
B. 0.80
C. 0.877
D. 0.893

Solution:

Qh = 41130+ 139.6 API

44899.2 = 41130+139.6 API

API = 27

SG = 141.5/131.5 + API

SG = 141.5//131.5+27

SG = 0.8927

8. A 500 kW diesel engine operates at 101.3 KPa and 27˚C in Manila. If the engine will operate in
Baguio having a 93 Kpa and 23˚C, what new brake power will developed if mechanical efficiency
is 85%
A. 600 KW
B. 754 KW
C. 459 KW
D. 971 KW

Solution:

WT = p/RT

W1 = 101.325/ (0.287)(27+273)

W1 = 1.1765kg/m^3

W2 = P/RT

W2 = 93/ (0.287)(23+273)

W2 = 1.0947 kg/m^3
 Ϯm = BP/IP

0.85 = 500/IP

IP = 855.23 KW

Frictional power = IP-BP

Frictional power = 588.23 – 500

Frictional power = 88.23 KW

IP2/IP1 = W2/W1

IP2/588.23 = 1.0947/1.1765

IP2 = 547.336 KW

BP2 = 547.336 – 88.23

BP2 = 459.106 KW

9. What is the displacement volume of 300 mm x 400 mm, 4-stroke, 1200 RPM, 8 cylinder diesel
engine?
A. 0.243 m^3/sec
B. 2.262 m^3/sec
C. 5.75 m^3/sec
D. 1.25 m^3/sec

Solution:

Vd = π/4 D^2 LNc

Vd = (π/4)(0.3)^2 (0.4)(1200/60)(8)

Vd = 2.262 m^3/sec

10. What is the fraction horsepower of a 300 KW diesel engine having a mechanical efficiency of
86%.
A. 86.5 HP
B. 87.5 HP
C. 80.5 HP
D. 65.5 HP

Solution:

Ϯm = BP/IP
 0.86 = 300/IP

IP = 348.94 KW

Frictional Power = 348.84 – 300

Frictional Power = 48.84 KW

Frictional Power =65.46hp

11. Determine the output power of a diesel power plant if the engine and generator efficiency is
83% and 95%, respectively. The engine uses 25 API fuel and has a fuel consumption of 0.08
kg/sec.
A. 2795 Kw
B. 8642 KW
C. 9753 KW
D. 2815 KW

Solution:

Qg = MfQh

Qg = 0.06(41130 + 139.6(25)

Qg = 3569.6 KW

Generator output = 3569.6(0.83)(0.95)

Generator output = 2814.63 Kw

12. Determine the piston speed of a 250 mm x 300 mm diesel engine running at 1200 RPm
A. 6 m/sec
B. 12 m/sec
C. 18 m/sec
D. 5 m/sec

Solution:

Piston Speed = 2LN

Piston Speed = 2(0.30)(1200/60)

Piston Speed = 12 m/sec

13. Determine the speed of a 6-pole generator of 60 Hz.

A. 600 RPM
B. 1000 RPM
C. 1200 RPM
 D. 3500 RPM

Solution:

N = 120f/P

N = 120(60)/6

N = 1200 RPM

14. A 50 Bhp furnace engine uses fuel with 10 ft^3/BHp-hrs. The heating value of gas is 33500
KJ/m^3. Determine the brake thermal efficiency.
A. 80%
B. 50%
C. 25.76%
D. 28.31%

Solution:

Qg = (10ft^3/bhp-hrs x 50bhp x 1/3600 x 1/(3.281)^3 )(33500)

Qg = 131.73 KW

Qg = 50x0.746/131.73

Qg = 28.31%

15. The heat generated by fuel is 2500 KW. If the jacket water loss is 30%. Determnethe mass of
water circulated in the engine if the temperature rise is 8˚C.
A. 20.5 kg/sec
B. 22.4 kg/sec
C. 58.5 kg/sec
D. 12.3 kg/sec

Solution:

Jacket water loss = 0.3Qg

Jacket water loss = 0.3(2500)

Jacket water loss = 750 KW

Jacket water loss = Mw Cp(Δt)

750 = Mw (4.187)(8)

Mw = 22.39 kg/sec
16. A engine generator rated 9000KVA at 80% power factor, 3 phase, 4160 v has an efficiency of
90%. If overall plant efficiency is 25%, what is the heat generated by the fuel.
A. 18800 Kw
B. 28800 KW
C. 7500 KW
D. 20000 KW

Solution:

Gen. Output = pf x KVA

Gen. Output = 0.8(9000)

Gen. Output = 7200 KW

ɳoverall = Gen. Output / Qg

0.25 = 7200/Qg

Qg = 28800 KW

17. A 4 stroke, cylinder diesel engine with bore and stroke of 9 in x 12 in, respectively and speed of
1000 RPM has brake mean effective pressure of 165 Psi. Determine the engine brake
horsepower.
A. 1753.34 HP
B. 1850.34 HP
C. 1950.34 HP
D. 1272.34 HP

Solution:

Vd = π/4 D^2 LNc

Vd = π/4 (9)^2 (12)(1000/2)(8)

Vd = 3053628.059 in^3/min

Brake power = Pmb / VD

Brake power = 165(3053628.059)

Brake power = 503848629.8 in-lb/min x 1/12

Brake power = 41987385.82/33000

Brake power = 1272.34 hp

18. What torque is developed by the 300 KW engine running at 900 RPM?
 A. 2.65 KN.m
B. 6.85 KN.m
C. 3.18 KN.m
D. 3.65 KN.m

KW = 2π TN

300 = 2π(T)(900/60)

T = 3.18 KN.m

19. What is the mechanical efficiency of a diesel engine if friction power is 30 KW and brake power is
150 KW?
A. 85.55%
B. 83.33%
C. 65.44%
D. 75.88%

Solution:

ɳm = BP/IP

IP = BP+FP

IP = 150+30

IP = 180

ɳm = 150/180

ɳm = 83.33%

20. A 3MW diesel engine consumes a 240 liters of 25 API fuel and generates 900 KW-hr. Determine
the rate of fuel consumed by the engine?
A. 0.2kg/sec
B. 0.4kg/sec
C. 0.6kg/sec
D. 0.8 kg/sec

Solution:

SG = 141.5/(131.5+25)

SG = 0.904

Density of fuel = 0.904(1)

Density of fuel = 904 kg/li

 Time to run the engine = 900/300

Time to run thae engine = 0.3 hr

Time to run thae engine = 1080 sec

V = 240/1080

V = 0.2222li/sec

M = 0.904(.222)

M = 0.2kg/sec

21. The indicated thermal efficiency of a two stroke diesel engine is 50%. If friction power is 33% of
heat generated, determine the brake thermal efficiency of the engine.
A. 33%
B. 34%
C. 36%
D. 37%

Solution:

ɳs = IP/Qg

0.5 = IP/ Qg

IP = 0.5Qg

BP = IP – FP

BP = 0.5Qg +0.13Qg

BP = 0.37Qg

ɳpb = BP/Qg

ɳpb = 0.37Qg/Qg

ɳpb = 37%

22. During the dynamometer test ofan engine for 1 hr steady load, the engine consumes 40 kg fuel
having 43000 KJ/kg heating value. If he torque developed is 2.5 KN-m. During the test at 600
rpm, what is the brake thermal efficiency of the engine?
A. 31.22%
B. 32.88%
C. 55.77%
D. 25.99%
 Solution:

Mf = 40/3600

Mf = 0.011 kg/sec

BP = 2πTN

BP = 2π (2.5)(600/60)

BP = 157.08 KW

ɳtb= 157.08/0.011 (43000)

ɳtb= 32.88%

23. A waste heat recovery boiler generates 250kg/hr with Hg-Hf = 2300k/kg. What is the exhaust
loss from the engine? If the actual heat developed is 35%?
A. 492.6 kw
B. 365.7 KW
C. 456.4 KW
D. 845.4 KW

Solution:

Waste heat recovery = ms(hg-hf)

Waste heat recovery = 250/3600(2300)

Waste heat recovery = 159.72 KW

Exhaust loss = 157.7/0.35

Exhaust loss = 456.35 KW

24. What maximum power that can be delivered by the 2000 KW engine at 3000 ft elevation
considering the pressure effect alone?
A. 1600 KW
B. 1700 KW
C. 1900 KW
D. 1800 KW

Solution:

Solving for the pressure at higher elevation.

B = 29.92 – (3000/1000)
 B = 26.92 in Hg

Pe= Ps (B /29.92)

Pe = 2000(26.92/29.92)

Pe = 1799.46 Kw

25. A 1000 Kw diesel engine operates at an altitude pf 1500 m elevation. Considering the effect
alone, find the power developed by the engine at high elevation?
A. 753 KW
B. 823 KW
C. 345 KW
D. 983 KW

Solution:

T = 520 – 3.6/1000 x (1500 x 3.281)

T = 502.28

Po = Ps √T/520

Po = 1000 √520.28/520

Po = 982.82 KW

26. The piston speed of an engine running at 1200 RPM is 12 m/s. find the stroke of the engine in
inches.
A. 15.74 mm
B. 16 in
C. 300 mm
D. 15.75 in

Solution:

Piston speed = 2LN

L = 0.3m

L = 300 mm

27. The density of air entering the engine is 1.176 kg/m^3 has a volume flow rate of 0.375 m^3/sec.
if the air fuel ratio is 21, find the mass flow rate of fuel.
A. 0.10 kg/sec
B. 0.02 kg/sec
C. 0.3 kg/sec
 D. 0.4 kg/sec

Solution:

Ms = w V

Ms = 1.176(0.375)

Ms = 0.441 kg/sec

A/F = Ms/Mf

21 = 0.441/mf

Mf = 0.0211 kg/sec

28. A diesel engine develops a torque of 5 KN-m at 1800 rpm. If the brake thermal efficiency is 31%.
Find the heat generated by the fuel.
A. 3050.25 KW
B. 3040.25 kW
C. 3000.25 KW
D. 5000 KW

Solution:

BP = 2πTN

BP = 2π (5)(1800/60)

BP = 942.48 KW

ɳtb = BP/Qg

0.31 = 942.48/Qg

Qg = 3040.25 KW

29. In a diesel engine the fuel is injected at 6.5% of the stroke, the clearance volume is 10% of he
stroke. Find the cut off ratio.
A. 1.80
B. 1.65
C. 1.70
D. 1.40

Solution:

Cut off ratio = V3/V2

 Cut off ratio = V2 + 0.065Vd/v2

V2 = 0.10VD

Cut off ratio = 0.10VD + 0.065VD/0.10VD

Cut off ratio = 1.65

30. A 373 KW (500hp) internal combustion engine has a brake mean effective pressure of 551.5 kpa
at full load. What is the friction power if mechanical efficiency is 85%?
A. 88.23 hp
B. 97.33 hp
C. 53.34 hp
D. 76.23 hp

Solution:

ɳtb = BP/IP

0.85 = 500/IP

IP = 588.23 hp

Friction power = IP – BP

FP = 588.23 – 500

FP = 88.23 HP

31. A 4 stroke 394 mm bore and 534 mm stroke single acting diesel engine with four cylinders is
guaranteed to deliver 350 Bhp at 300 rpm. The engine consumed 65.8 kh/hr of fuel with a
heating value of 44251 KJ/kg. Calculate indicated mean effective pressure in Kpa if mechanical
efficiency is 89%
A. 450.8 Kpa
B. 234.5 KPa
C. 345.6 Kpa
D. 643.2 Kpa

Solution:

Vd = π/4 D^2 LN c

Vd= π/4 (0.394) ^2 (0.534)(300/2x60)(4)

VD = 0.651 m^3/sec

Brake powaer = pmb x VD

 350(0.746) = Pmb x 0.651

Pmb = 401.2Kpa

ɳth = BP/IP

ɳth = Pmb/Pml

0.89 = 401.2/Pml

Pml = 450.8 Kpa

32. A 305 mm x 457 mm four stroke single acting engine is rated at 150 KW at 260 rpm. Fuel
consumption at rated load is 0.25 kg/KW-hr with a heating value of 43.912 KJ/kg. Calculate brake
thermal efficiency.
A. 31.53%
B. 27.45%
C. 45.34%
D. 54.23%

Solution:

Mf = 0.26 kg/KW-hr x 150 KW

Mf = 35kg/hr

Mf = 0.010833 kg/sec

Brake thermal efficiency = BP/MfQh

Brake thermal efficiency = 150/0.010833(43912)

Brake thermal efficiency = 31.53%

33. A four stroke, 8 cylinder diesel engine with bore and stroke of 9 inches and 1 inches, respectively
and speed of 950 rpm has a brake mean effective pressure of 154 psi. The specific fuel
consumption is 0.39 lb/bhp-hr and the fuel heating value is 18500 btu/lb. determine thermal
efficiency.
A. 350.27%
B. 45.23%
C. 38.23%
D. 54.23%

Solution:

Bhp = Pmb LANc/33000

A = π/4 (9/12)^2
 A = 0.4418 ft^2

Bhp = (164x144)(12/12)(0.4418)(950/2)(8)/33000

Bhp = 1201.4 hp

Mf = 0.39lb/bhp-hr x 1201.4 bhp

Mf = 468.546 lbs/hr

Thermal efficiency = 1201.4(2545)/468.546(18500)

Thermal efficiency = 35.27%

Note: 1 hp = 2545 btu/hr

34. A dynamometer test was done for one hour at steady load on a 6 cylinder diesel engine. It was
found to use 42 kg of fuel having a Qh = 42000j/g. Cylinder is 22.8 cm. determine the brake
thermal efficiency.
A. 31.13%
B. 43.22%
C. 35.34%
D. 45.32%

Solution:

T = 27000kg-cm x 0.00981 x 1/100

T = 2.6487 KN-m

Brake power = 2πTN

Brake power = 2π(2.6487)(550/60)

Brake power = 152.552 KW

Brake thermal efficiency = 152.554/(42/3600)(42000)

Brake thermal efficiency = 31.13%

35. A certain diesel engine with athe following classification, 8 cylinder, 400 mm x 600 mm, four
stroke cycle has a fuel consumption of 0.6 lbs/hp-hr based on 19100 btu/lb. Engine speed is 280
rpm with an indicated mean effective pressure 130 psi capacity (gpm) required if the allowable
rise is 40˚F.
A. 234
B. 873
C. 242
D. 292
 VD = (π/4)(0.4)^2 (0.60)(280/2*60)(8)

VD = 1.4074 m^3/sec

IP = (130x101.325)(14.7)(1.4074)

IP = 1261.16 KW

IP = 1690.56 HP

Mf = 0.6(1690.56)

Mf = 1014336 lbs/hr

Heat supplied = mf Qh = 1014338(19100)

Heat supplied = 19373817 btu/hr

Heat gained by the water = 0.25(19373817.6)

Heat gained by the water = 4843454.4 btu/hr

Heat gained by the water = 80725.24 btu/min

Heat gained by the water = MwCp(T2-T1)

80725.24 = Mw(1)(40)

MW = 2108.106 lb/min

V = 2108.106 x 7.481/62.4

V = 241.9 Gal/min

36. When the pressure is 101.325 kpa and temperature is 27˚C, a diesel engine has the full-throttle
characteristics listed:
Brake power = 275 Kw
Brake specific fuel consumption = 0.25 kg/KW-hr
Air fuel ratio = 22
Mechanical efficiency = 88%

If the engine is operate at 84.5 Kpa and temperature of 15.5˚C, find the specific fuel
consumption kg/kwh.

A. 0.294
B. 0.862
C. 0.423
D. 1.08
Solution:

At 103.3 kpa anf 27˚C

Density = P/R T

Density = 101.325/(0.287)(27+23)

Density = 1.1765kg/m^3

IP = 275/0.88

IP = 312.5KW

Friction power = 312.5-275

FP = 37.5 KW (constant)

MF = 0.25(275)

Mf = 68.75 kg/hr(constant)

Mwl = 68.75(22)

Mwl = 1512.59 m^3/hr

Va1= 1512.5/1.1765

Va1 = 1285.59m^3/hr(constant)

At 84.5 kpa and 15.5˚C

Density = P/RT

Density = 84.5/(0.287)(15.5+273)

Density = 1.0205 kg/m^3

IP = 312.5(1.0205/1.1085)

IP = 271.06 KW
BP = 271.06 – 37.5

BP = 233.56 KW

Brake spec. fuel consumption = 68.75/233.56

Brake specific fuel consumption = 0.294 kg/KWh

37. Find the power which a 2.5 MW natural gas engine can develop at an altitude of 1981.2 meters
taking into consideration the pressure and temperature change
A. 2.34 MW
B. 1.912 MW
C. 2.56 MW
D. 1.67 MW

Solution:

B = 29.29 – 1/1000 1981.2 x 3.281)

B = 23.42 in Hg

T = 520- (3.6/1000) (1981.2 x 3.281)

T = 496.5˚R

Pe = Ps (B/29.92) (√T/520)

Pe = 2.5(23.42/29.92) (√495.5/520)

Pe = 1.912 KW

38. A 1119 KW, six cylinder, 589 mm x 711 mm, 255 rpm, four stroke diesel engine has a fuel
consumption of 0.23 kg/kwh based on 44099 KJ/kg fuel (heating value). A waste heat recovery
boiler recovers 35% of the exhaust loss. Jacket water loss is estimated at 30%. Assume losses due
to friction, etc. at 8%. Calculate the quantity of 136 Kpa steam that can be produce in kg/hr, if
jacket water at 70˚C is used for boiler feed.
A. 439.4 kg/hr
B. 623.4 kg/hr
C. 543.32 kg/hr
D. 984.48 kg/hr

Solution:

Mf = 0.23(1119)

Mf = 257.37 kg/hr

Heat generated by fuel = MfQH

Heat generated by fuel = (257.37/3600)(44099)

Heat generated by fuel = 3152.7 KW

By heat balance in the engine:

Heat generated = jacket water loss + BP + Exhaust loss + Friction and radiation loss
 3152.7 = 0.3(3152.7) + 1119 + exhaust loss + 0.08(3152.7)

Exhaust loss = 835.7 KW

Heat utilized in the boiler = 0.35(835.7)

Heat utilized in the boiler = 292.495 KW

Using steam table:

Hf = hf at 70˚C

Hf = 292.98 KJ/kg

Hg = hg at 136 kpa

Hg = 2698.1 KJ/kg

Ms = mass of steam

Ms (hg-hf) = Heat utilized in the boiler

Ms (2689.1-292.98) = 292.495

Ms = 0.12207kg/sec

Ms = 439.4kg/hr

39. A 2000 kW diesel engine unit uses 1 bbl oil per 525 KWH produced. Oil is 25 API. Efficiency of
generator 93%, mechanical efficiency of engine 80%. What is the thermal of engine based on
indicated power(%)?
A. 31.69
B. 29.47
C. 39.60
D. 35.60

Solution:

1 bbl = 42 gallons

SG = 141.5/25+131.5

SG = 0.904

W = 0.904(1kg/li)

W = 0.904 kg/li

Mf = V x w
 Mf = (42x3.785)(0.904)

Mf = 143.724 kg

Qh = 41130+ 139.69(25)

Qh = 44620 KJ/kg

Ind. work = 525/(0.93)(0.8)

Ind. work = 705.645 KW-hr

ɳs = 705.645/143.724(44620)

ɳs = 39.6%

40. A waste heat recovery boiler produces 4.8 mpa (dry saturated) steam from 104˚C feed water.
The boiler receives enercy from 5 kg/sec of 954˚ dry air. Afte passing through a waste heat boiler,
the temperature of the air has been reduce to 343˚. How much steam in kg is produced per
second? Note: at 4.8 mpa dry saturated, h= 2796.
A. 1.3
B. 0.92
C. 2.1
D. 3.4

Solution:

Hf = approximate enthalpy of feed water

Hf = cpt

Hf = 4.187(104)

Hf = 435.45 KJ/kg

Heat loss = heat gain

MgCp(t1-t2) = ms (hs-hf)

5(1.0)(954-343) = ms(2796 – 435.45)

Ms = 1.3 kg/sec

41. A diesel electric plant supplies energy for meralco. During a 24-hour period, the plant consumed
200 gallons of fuel at 28˚ C and produced 3930 KW-hr, industrial fuel used is 28 API and was
purchased at P5.50 per liter at 15˚C, What is the cost of fuel be to produced one KW-hr?
A. P1.05
B. P1.10
 C. P1.069
D. P1.00

Solution:

SG15.6 = 0.887

Density at 15.6˚C = 0.0887(1kg/li)

Density at 15.6˚C = 0.0887 1kg/li

SG28˚C = 0.887(1-0.0007)(1-15.6)

SG28 ˚C = 0.879

Density at 28˚C = 0.879(1 kg/li)

Density at 28˚C = 0.879 kg/li

V28/V15.6 = SG15.6/SG28

200/V15.6 = 0.887/0.879

V15.6 = 198.196 gallons x 3.785 li/gal

V15.6 = 750.17186

Cost = (5.5)(750.172)/3930

Cost = P1.05kw/hr

42. A single acting, four cylinder, 4 stroke cycle diesel engine with a bore x stroke of 21.59 x 27.94
cm, operating at 275 rpm, consumes 8.189 kg/hr of fuel whose heating value is 43961.4 KJ/kg.
The indicated mean effective pressure is 475.7 kpa. The load on the brake arm, which is 93.98
cm is 113.4 kg. What is the brake mean effective pressure in kpa?
A. 415.20
B. 124.17
C. 319.95
D. 645.33

Solution:

VD = π/4 (0.2159)^2 (0.2794)(275/2*60)(4)

VD= 0.09376 m^3/sec

T = (113.4 x 0.00981)(0.9398)

T = 1.045 KN-m
 BP = 2πTN

BP = 2π (1.045)(275/60)

BP = 30KW

BP = Pmb x VD

30 = Pmb x 0.09376

PMB = 319.97 kpa

43. A supercharged six-cylinder four stroke cycle diesel engine of 10.48 cm bore and 12.7 cm stroke
has a compression ratio of 15. When it is tested on a dynamometer with a 53.34 cm arm at 2500
rpm, the scale reads 81.65 kg, 2.86 kg of fuel of 45822.2 KJ/kg heating value are burned during a
6 min test, and air metered to the cylinders at the rate of 0.182 kg/sec. Find the brake thermal
efficiency.
A. 0.327
B. 0.367
C. 0.307
D. 0.357

Solution:

T = (81.65 x 0.00981)(0.5334)

T = 0.42725 KN-m

BP = 2π TN

BP = 2π (0.42725)(2500/60)

BP = 111.854 KW
mf = 2.86/6x 60

mf = 0.00794 kg/s

ɳth = 111.854/(0.00794)(45822.20)

ɳth = 30.70%

44. A double acting, 2 stroke compression ignition, 8 cylinder, the diameter of the cylinder is
700mm, stroke is 1350 mm and the piston rod diameter is 250 mm. when running at 108 rpm,
the indicated mean effective pressure above and below the pistons are 5.80 bar and 4.90 bar
respectively. Calculate the brake power of the engine with a mechanical efficiency of 80% in
kilowatts.
A. 6050
 B. 6030
C. 6010
D. 6070

Solution:

Vd= (π/4)(0.70)^2(1.35)(108/60)(8)

Vd = 7.481 m^3/s

IP = Pml x Vd

IP = (5.80 x 100)(7.481)

IP = 4339 KW

At crank end

VD = (π/4) (D^2 – d^2) LNc

VD = (π/4) (0.7^2 – 0.25^2)(1.35)(108/60)(8)

VD= 6.527 m^3/s

IP = (4.9 x 100)(6.527)

IP = 3198 KW

Total IP = 4339 + 3198

Total IP = 7537 KW

BP = 7537(0.8)

BP = 6030 KW

45. In a test laboratory, it was found out that of the 80 bhp developed by an engine on test, 45 HP
are absorbed by the cooling water that us pumped through the water jacket and radiator. The
water enters the top of the radiator at 200˚F. at that temperature, enthalpy is of the water is
168.07 Btu/lb. what is the water flow rate for a steady state operation?
A. 25 gpm
B. 20 gpm
C. 23 gpm
D. 24 gpm

Solution:

Q = Mw (h1-h2)
 45(42.4) = Mw(168.7 – 158.03)

Mw = 190.04 lb/min

Vw = 190.04/62.4

Vw = 3.0455 ft^3/min

Vw = 3.0455 (7.481)

Vw = 22.80 GPM

46. A six cylinder, four stroke diesel engine with 76 mm x 89 mm stroke was run in the laboratory at
2000 rpm,when it was found that the engine torque was 153.5 N-m with all the cylinders firing
but 123 N-m when one cylinder was out. The engine consumed 12.2 kg of fuel per hour with a
heating value of 54120 kJ/jg and 252.2 kg of air at 15.6˚C per hour. Determine the indicated
power.
A. 32.1 KW
B. 36.4 KW
C. 23.3 KW
D. 48.3 KW

Solution:

Brake power = 2πN

Bp = 2π(0.15535)(2000/60)

BP = 32.15 KW

FP per cylinders = 32.15(5/6)- 2π(0.123)(2000/60)

FP per cylinders = 38.34 KW

Total FP = 1.031(6)

Total FP = 6.19 KW

IP = 32.15 + 6.19

IP = 38.34 KW

47. A waste heat recovery boiler receives energy from 10 kg/s of 950˚C hot gases from a diesel
engine. The exit temperature of hot gases ( cp = 1.0 ) has been reduced to 250˚C. Steam is
produced at 5 mpa (dry saturated) from 95˚C feedwater. How much steam in kg is produced per
hour? At 5 mpa, hg = 2794.3 KJ/kg
A. 10515
 B. 10155
C. 11055
D. 11515

Solution:

Using approximate value of hf:

Hf = cpt

Hf = 4.187(95)

Hf = 397.765 KJ/kg

By heat balance in recovery boiler:

Mcp(t1-t2) = ms(hg-hf)

(10)(950-250) = ms (2794.3 – 397.765)

Ms = 2.92kg/s(3600)

Ms = 10515 kg/hr

48. A six cylinder, four stroke cycle diesel engine has an engine thermal efficiency of 34%. The engine
was tested on a dynamometer with a 23 in arm, running at 1800 rpm, the scale reads 210 lbs.
During the 15 min test, the engine uses fuel with 28 API and air metered to the cylinder at the
rate of 0.201kg/s. Find the fuel consumption during the 15 min test.
A. 6.33 liters
B. 5.97 liters
C. 6.83 liters
D. 6.97 liters

Solution:

T = 210(23/12)

T = 402.5 fy-lb

P = 2π(402.5)(1800)/33000

P = 137.94 hp

P = 102.906 kw

Qh = 41130 + 139.6(28)

Qh = 45038.8 KJ/kg
 ɳth = BP/MFQh

0.34 = 102906/mf(45038.8)

Mf = 6.72 x 10^3 kg/s

After 15 minute test:

Mf = 67.2x10^3(15*60)

Mf = 6.048 kg

SG = 141.5/131.5+28

SG = 0.887

V = 6.048138/0.887*1

V = 6.82 liters

49. A 3 MW diesel electric power plant uses 3700 gallons in a 34 hours period. Oil is 25 API. What is
the terminal efficiency of the engine based on indicated power if the generator is 90% efficient
and 95% mechanical efficiency is assumed?
A. 55%
B. 60%
C. 65%
D. 70%

Solution:

SG = 141.5/131.5+25

SG = 0.904

Density of fluid = 0.904(1000)

Density of fluid = 904 kg/m^3

Mf = 904(3700*3.785/1000)

Mf = 12661.41 kg

P1 = power input

P1 = 3000/(0.9)(0.85)

P1 = 3921.57 KW

Qh = 41130 + 139.6(25)
 Qh = 44620 KJ/kg

ɳs = 3921.5/(2166.41/24*3600)(44620)

ɳs = 60%

50. A single acting, 8 cylinder, 4 stroke cycle diesel engine with a bore to stroke of 15.24 cm x 22.86
cm, operates at 1200 rpm. The load on the brake arm which is 101.60 cm is 120 kg. what is the
brake mea n effective pressure in kpa?
A. 450.5 kpa
B. 455.5 kpa
C. 445.5 kpa
D. 495.5 kpa

Solution:
VD = (π/4)(0.1524)^2 (0.2286)(1200/2x 60)(8)

VD = 0.3336m^3/s

T = Force x distance

T = (120 * 0.00981)(1.016)

T = 1.196 KN-m

P = 2πTN

P = 2π(1.196)(1200/60)

P = 150.298 KW

P = Pmb x VD

150.298 = pmb (0.3336)

Pmb = 450.5 Kpa

51. A six cylinder, for stroke diesel engine with 76 mm bore and 89 mm stroke was run in the
laboratory at 2000 rpm. Engine consumed 137.4 kg of air at 15.5˚C per hour. Determine the
volumetric efficiency of air only .
A. 69.84%
B. 86.32%
C. 92.54%
D. 77.23%

VD = (π/4)(0.076)^2(0.089)(2000/2*60)(6)

Vd = 0.0404 m^3/s
Vs = (137.4/3600)(0.287)(15.5 + 273)/101.325

Vs = 0.0312 m^3/s

ɳth = VS/VD

ɳth = 77.23%