Question 3.14: A single-cylinder double-acting steam engine with 15 cm bore...
A single-cylinder double-acting steam engine with 15 cm bore and 20 cm stroke is to develop 20 kW at 300 r.p.m. with cut-off occurring at 20% of stroke. Back pressure is 0.28 bar. Determine admission pressure if diagram factor is 0.72. Also calculate indicated thermal efficiency if engine receives 222 kg of dry steam per hour. Neglect area of piston rod. (AMIE)
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