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COACHING DISCUSSION

(PRE-BOARD EXAM)
POWER and INDUSTRIAL PLANT
ENGINEERING

“Satisfaction lies in the effort, not the attainment.


Full effort is full victory.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

How many tons of refrigeration are


required to produce 10 metric tons of
ice per day at –10 C from raw water
at 22 C if miscellaneous losses are
15% of the chilling and freezing load?
A. 17 TOR C. 15 TOR
B. 20 TOR D. 24 TOR
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters an ideal converging-diverging


nozzle at a pressure of 73.5 psia with a
temperature of 1400° F and negligible
approach velocity. For isentropic
expansion to an exit pressure of 14.7
psia, calculate the temperature of the air
leaving the nozzle in deg. F.

A. 679 C. 725
B. 714 D. 732
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

The pressure of the air entering an ideal


convergent nozzle is 73.5 psia, the
temperature is 1400° F and the velocity
of approach is negligible. The nozzle
discharges against a pressure of 14.7
psia. What is the nozzle exit velocity
when expansion in the nozzle is
isentropic, ft/sec?

A. 1150 C. 2381
B. 1930 D. 4273
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters a convergent-divergent nozzle


having stagnation conditions of 65 C and
285 kPa. The Mach number of the throat
is 0.77. For isentropic expansion through
the nozzle, calculate the throat pressure
in kPa.

A. 154.9 C. 131.5
B. 254.7 D. 192.5
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A 10-in. wall of solid concrete which is 20 ft long


by 8 ft high. The thermal conductivity of concrete
is 1.0 Btu/hr•ft•°F, the external surface
temperature is 5°F and the internal surface
temperature is 45°F. The outside coefficient is
6.0 and the inside is 1.5 Btu/ht•ft2•°F; the
outside air temperature is -3°F and the inside air
temperature is 77°F. Calculate the overall heat
transfer coefficient in Btu/hr•ft2•°F.

A. 0.52 C. 0.98
B. 0.60 D. 0.72
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters an ideal diffuser at a speed


of 1500 ft/sec at 22 psia and 650° F.
For an isentropic compression,
calculate the stagnation temperature
in deg. R.

A. 1245.9 C. 1297.1
B. 2414.5 D. 1530.5
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A 10-in. wall of solid concrete which is 20 ft long


by 8 ft high. The thermal conductivity of concrete
is 1.0 Btu/hr•ft•°F, the external surface
temperature is 5°F and the internal surface
temperature is 45°F. The outside coefficient is
6.0 and the inside is 1.5 Btu/ht•ft2•°F; the
outside air temperature is -3°F and the inside air
temperature is 77°F. Calculate the rate of heat
flow through the wall in Btu/hr.

A. 7680 C. 6104
B. 8750 D. 7160
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Steam enters the buckets of a simple


impulse wheel at an absolute velocity of
1200 ft/sec and leaves with an absolute
velocity of 245 ft/sec. The relative
entering velocity is 640 ft/sec, and the
relative exit velocity is 540 ft/sec.
Determine the available energy to the
buckets in ft• lbf/lb.

A. 29,870 C. 31,450
B. 14,560 D. 22,360
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A room 14 ft x 16 ft x 10 ft contains
atmospheric air at 72°F. The partial
pressure of the water vapor in the air is
0.2140 psia. Barometer is standard.
Calculate the mass of dry air in the room
in lb.

A. 164.7 C. 209.6
B. 154.7 D. 128.3
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air initially at 10°F and 100 psia and


occupying a volume of 0.5 ft3
undergoes a reversible non-flow
constant temperature process such
that the final pressure becomes 20
psia. Find the work done in ft•lbf.

A. 11,590 (by) C. 13,450 (on)


B. 12,450 (by) D. 15,480 (on)
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal reheat cycle, steams enters


the high pressure turbine at 750 psia and
800°F and leaves at 100 psia. It is then
reheated to 800°F, passes through the
low pressure turbine and exhausts to a
condenser at 1 psia . Find the total
turbine work in Btu/lb.

A. 906.6 C. 897.8
B. 609.6 D. 908.7
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters a convergent-divergent nozzle


having stagnation conditions of 65 C and
285 kPa. The Mach number of the throat
is 0.77. For isentropic expansion through
the nozzle, calculate the throat
temperature in K.

A. 334.7 C. 351.3
B. 302.2 * D. 270.5
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Steam enters the buckets of a simple


impulse wheel at an absolute velocity of
1200 ft/sec and leaves with an absolute
velocity of 245 ft/sec. The relative
entering velocity is 640 ft/sec, and the
relative exit velocity is 540 ft/sec.
Determine the unused kinetic energy in
the leaving jet in ft-lbf/lb.

A. 930 C. 860
B. 980 D. 720
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A refrigerating system for an ice plant circulates


213.5 lb Freon-12 per minute. The evaporation
pressure is 30 psia, the condensing pressure is
110 psia, The Freon-12 temperature leaving the
coil and entering the compressor is 20°F and the
temperature entering the expansion valve is
80°F. The plant produce ice at 30°F from fresh
water at 55°F. Assume isentropic compression
then calculate the refrigerating effect in Btu/lb.

A. 34.45 C. 60.45
B. 45.67 D. 54.45
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal reheat cycle, steams enters


the high pressure turbine at 750 psia and
800°F and leaves at 100 psia. It is then
reheated to 800°F, passes through the
low pressure turbine and exhausts to a
condenser at 1 psia . Find the heat
supplied in Btu/lb.

A. 2058.9 C. 1801.7
B. 1568.7 D. 1732.6
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal reheat cycle, steams enters


the high pressure turbine at 750 psia and
800°F and leaves at 100 psia. It is then
reheated to 800°F, passes through the
low pressure turbine and exhausts to a
condenser at 1 psia . Find the network of
the cycle in Btu/lb.

A. 607.3 C. 652.7
B. 708.5 D. 865.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air is to be conditioned from tD = 39°


F and RH = 80 percent to tD = 74° F
and RH = 70 percent. How much
moisture in grains is added during
humidification in grains/lb D.A.?

A. 70 C. 50
B. 61 D. 78
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Stirling cycle operating with air as a


working substance has a pressure of 80
psia, a temperature of 250°F and a specific
volume of 3.28 ft3/lb at the beginning of the
isothermal heat rejection process. The ratio
of volumes at the beginning and end of
isothermal heat rejection is 2. The highest
temperature involved in the cycle is 1200°F.
Calculate the heat supplied in Btu/lb.

A. 87.7 C. 78.8
B. 72.3 D. 68.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

The power delivered by an auxiliary


turbine is 500,000 Btu /hr when the
steam flow is 4000 lb/hr. Find the
specific work in ft•lbf/lb.

A. 90,540 C. 87,450
B. 97,250 D. 78,868
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

During a non-flow process 120 Btu


are removed as heat from each
pound of working substance while the
internal energy decreases 85.5 Btu
/lb. Calculate the work involved in the
process in ft•lbf/lb.

A. 32,505 (on) C. 26,840 (by)


B. 26,840 (on) D. (32,504 (by)
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A steam turbine develops 149 kW


while receiving 930 kJ from each
kilogram of steam passing through
the turbine. Calculate the kilograms of
steam per hour required to produce
this power (in kg/hr).
A. 436.7 C. 329.6
B. 435.8 D. 576.8
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Two kilograms of gas undergo a


reversible non-flow process at 350
kPa while the volume increases from
0.4734 m3 to 0.9468 m3. Find the
work done in kJ/kg.

A. 82.8(by) C. 78.8 (by)


B. 82.8(on) D. 78.8 (on)
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters an ideal converging-diverging


nozzle at a pressure of 73.5 psia with a
temperature of 1400° F and negligible
approach velocity. For isentropic
expansion to an exit pressure of 14.7
psia, calculate the kinetic energy of the
air leaving the nozzle in Btu/lb.

A. 164.6 C. 125.76
B. 154.7 D. 187.56
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

During the reversible process with a


certain working substance, the
entropy remains constant while the
temperature increases from 250°F to
450°F. Find the heat transferred in
Btu/lb.

A. 0 C. 100
B. 10 D. 200
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Stirling cycle operating with air as a


working substance has a pressure of 80
psia, a temperature of 250°F and a specific
volume of 3.28 ft3/lb at the beginning of the
isothermal heat rejection process. The ratio
of volumes at the beginning and end of
isothermal heat rejection is 2. The highest
temperature involved in the cycle is 1200°F.
Calculate the heat rejected in Btu/lb.

A. 54.8 C. 14.5
B. 44.5 D. 33.7
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air initially at 75 psia and 65°F is


compressed to a final pressure of 300
psia and temperature of 320°F. Find
the polytropic exponent for the
process.

A. n = 1.4 C. n = 1.7
B. n =1.2 D. n = 1.13
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A hydraulic turbine develops 1000 kW


power for a head of 40 m. Calculate
the power developed if the head is
reduced to 20 m?

A. 237 kW C. 400 kW
B. 354 kW D. 347 kW
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A ventilating operation has a fan which


delivers 400 cu m /min against a back
pressure of 5 cm water gage when the
fan runs at 450 rpm. Determine the new
speed considering that the new
requirement calls for an increase in air
flow to 500 cu m/min?

A. 545.4 rpm C. 655.7 rpm


B. 562.5 rpm D. 512.4 rpm
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air undergoes a cycle consisting of a series of


non-flow processes listed below :
1-2 constant volume heat addition
2-3 constant pressure heat addition
3-4 constant volume heat rejection
4-1 constant pressure heat rejection
The maximum and the minimum values for
pressure and specific volume for the cycle are
30 psia,15 psia , 25 ft3/lb and 12.5 ft3/lb. Find
the heat rejected in Btu/lb.
A. 309.7 C. 120.3
B. 321.7 D. 294.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters a convergent-divergent


nozzle having stagnation conditions
of 65 C and 285 kPa. The Mach
number of the throat is 0.77. For
isentropic expansion through the
nozzle, calculate the throat velocity in
m/sec.
A. 352.7 C. 298.9
B. 268.3 D. 308.7
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Stirling cycle operating with air as a


working substance has a pressure of 80
psia, a temperature of 250°F and a specific
volume of 3.28 ft3/lb at the beginning of the
isothermal heat rejection process. The ratio
of volumes at the beginning and end of
isothermal heat rejection is 2. The highest
temperature involved in the cycle is 1200°F.
Calculate the thermal efficiency of the cycle,
%.
A. 67.7 C. 57.2
B. 78.6 D. 34.7
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Carnot power cycle has a maximum


cycle temperature of 800°F. The
change of entropy for the heat
addition process is 0.085 Btu/Ib•°R.
Heat is rejected at a rate of 45.0
Btu/Ib. Determine the net cycle work
in Btu/lb.
A. 15.6 C. 34.5
B. 62.1 D. 23.7
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air enters an ideal diffuser at a speed


of 1500 ft/sec at 22 psia and 650° F.
For an isentropic compression,
calculate the inlet Mach number.
A. 0.817 C. 0.942
B. 0.918 D. 0.790
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Carnot power cycle has a maximum


cycle temperature of 800°F. The
change of entropy for the heat
addition process is 0.085 Btu/Ib•°R.
Heat is rejected at a rate of 45.0
Btu/Ib. Determine the heat supplied in
Btu/lb.
A. 190.6 C. 98.4
B. 107.1 D. 200.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

The power delivered by an auxiliary


turbine is 500,000 Btu /hr when the
steam flow is 4000 lb/hr. Find the
power delivered in hp.
A. 176.6 C. 196.5
B. 120.7 D. 209.8
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Steam enters the buckets of a simple


impulse wheel at an absolute velocity of
1200 ft/sec and leaves with an absolute
velocity of 245 ft/sec. The relative
entering velocity is 640 ft/sec, and the
relative exit velocity is 540 ft/sec.
Determine the bucket work in Btu/lb.
A. 32.4 C. 25.2 Btu/lb
B. 42.5 D. 15.3 Btu/lb
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Many steam propulsion plants


achieve a fuel rate of 0.45 pound of
fuel per shaft horsepower hour.
Determine the equivalent fuel rate in
kilograms per shaft kilowatt-hour.

A. 0.27 C. 0.34
B. 0.54 D. 0.15
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A small air compressor delivers 1 lb


per min of air while supplying 3
horsepower to the air. Calculate the
specific work, ft-lbf/lb, supplied to the
air.
A. 99,000 * C. 92,000
B. 89,000 D. 86,000
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

An Otto cycle, with a 7 to 1 compression


ratio, has 320 Btu/lb of heat supply. At
the beginning of the compression
process the pressure and temperature
are 14.7 psia and 60°F. Assuming
constant specific heat, the thermal
efficiency,%.

A. 48 C. 60
B. 54 D. 44
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Diesel cycle has a 16 to 1 compression


ratio and a peak cycle temperature of
2912° R. Conditions at the beginning of
compression are 14.7 psia and 6:0° F.
Assuming constant specific heat
determine the peak pressure, in psi.
A. 714 C. 739
B. 649 D. 871
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Brayton cycle with a pressure ratio of 6


has compressor inlet condition of 70°F
and 14.7 psia. The turbine inlet
temperature is equal to 1500°F.The basic
cycle is to be modified by adding ideal
reheat. Calculate the HP turbine
discharge temperature in deg. R.

A. 1243.7 C. 1517.4
B. 1240.6 D. 1410.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A split shaft gas turbine has a power turbine


rated at 15,000 internal horsepower. Typical
operating conditions for the unit are: compressor
inlet 14.5 psia and 60˚ F; compressor discharge
174 psia and 716˚ F; compressor turbine inlet
171 psia and 1630˚ F; and power turbine
exhaust 14.8 psia and 760˚ F. The compressor
turbine at the above rating has an 85 percent
isentropic turbine efficiency. For these rated
conditions, calculate the compressor isentropic
efficiency, %
A. 82 C. 78
B. 90 D. 80
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A large water-cooled air compressor


takes in air at 15 psia and 50° F and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270°F. The
compressor delivers 35.6 hp to the air,
and heat is rejected by the air at the rate
of 452 Btu/min. Find the rate change of
enthalpy in Btu/min

A. 1135 C. 1028
B. 1058 D. 1209
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air undergoes a cycle consisting of a series of non-


flow processes listed below :
1-2 constant volume heat addition
2-3 constant pressure heat addition
3-4 constant volume heat rejection
4-1 constant pressure heat rejection
The maximum and the minimum values for pressure
and specific volume for the cycle are 30 psia,15 psia ,
25 ft3/lb and 12.5 ft3/lb. Find the heat added in Btu
/lb.
A. 329.8 * C. 194.8
B. 432.7 D. 234.6
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Brayton cycle with a pressure ratio of 6


has compressor inlet condition of 70°F
and 14.7 psia. The turbine inlet
temperature is equal to 1500°F.The basic
cycle is to be modified by adding ideal
reheat. Calculate the thermal efficiency
of the ideal reheat cycle, %.

A. 30 C. 45
B. 27 D. 35
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal Brayton cycle, air enters


the compressor at 15 psia and 75˚ F.
The temperature of the air at turbine
inlet is 1600˚ F. For maximum
theoretical network, find the pressure
ratio.
A. 10.6 C. 9.7
B. 11.5 D. 12.3
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Diesel cycle has a 16 to 1


compression ratio and a peak cycle
temperature of 2912° R. Conditions at
the beginning of compression are
14.7 psia and 6:0° F. Assuming
constant specific heat determine the
heat supplied in Btu/lb.
A. 320 C. 230
B. 540 D. 463
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Steam is flowing in a pipe at a


velocity of 100 ft per sec. What is the
associated kinetic energy per pound
of steam flowing in ft-;lb/lb?

A. 155.3 C. 109.7
B. 203.5 D. 302.6
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

An Otto cycle, with a 7 to 1 compression ratio,


has 320 Btu/lb of heat supply. At the beginning
of the compression process the pressure and
temperature are 14.7 psia and 60°F. Assuming
constant specific heat, what is the network in
Btu/lb.
A. 234.4 C. 355.8
B. 173.6 D. 297.8
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A split shaft gas turbine has a power turbine


rated at 15,000 internal horsepower. Typical
operating conditions for the unit are: compressor
inlet 14.5 psia and 60˚ F; compressor discharge
174 psia and 716˚ F; compressor turbine inlet
171 psia and 1630˚ F; and power turbine
exhaust 14.8 psia and 760˚ F. The compressor
turbine at the above rating has an 85 percent
isentropic turbine efficiency. For these rated
conditions calculate the compressor turbine
discharge pressure in psia.

A. 34.06 C. 30.56
B. 43.5 D. 40.1
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In another non-flow process involving


2 kg of working substance there is no
heat transferred, but the internal
energy increases 5000 joules. Find
the work done on or by the substance
in J/kg.

A. 2500 on C. 2500 by
B. 5000 on D. 5000 by
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal (reversed Joule cycle) air-


refrigerating system the temperature of
the air entering the compression
cylinder is 50 F, the temperature
entering the after-cooler is 160° F
and the temperature entering the brine
tank is 0 F. Calculate coefficient of
performance.
A. 4.54 C. 5.3
B. 3.5 D. 2.4
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A 2 kW centrifugal compressor
operates with suction conditions of
100 kPa abs and 25˚ C. The pressure
ratio for the unit is 3 and isentropic
compression efficiency is 0.70.
Determine the discharge pressure in
kPa.
A. 280 C. 300
B. 250 D. 350
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A 2 kW centrifugal compressor
operates with suction conditions of
100 kPa abs and 25˚ C. The pressure
ratio for the unit is 3 and isentropic
compression efficiency is 0.70.
Determine the discharge temperature
(actual)in Kelvin.
A. 440 C. 325
B. 405 D. 455
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A refrigerating plant for an air-conditioning


system removes 10,000 Btu/min from the
air. The plant circulates 170 lb of
refrigerant/min and the internal power
delivered by its compressor is 60
horsepower. The refrigerant evaporation
temperature is 40 F, and its condensation
temperature is 100•F. Calculate the
capacity of the plant in tons.

A. 50 C. 100
B. 250 D. 58
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A Diesel cycle has a 16 to 1


compression ratio and a peak cycle
temperature of 2912° R. Conditions at
the beginning of compression are
14.7 psia and 6:0° F. Assuming
constant specific heat determine the
thermal efficiency, %.
A. 70.2 C. 82.7
B. 62.2 D. 68.3
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Helium , k = 1.66 at a temperature of


130 C is flowing at a local speed of
1500 m/s. Determine the local sonic
velocity in m/s.

A. 1067.7 C. 1179.6
B. 1265.5 D. 2149.5
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal Brayton cycle, air enters the


compressor at 15 psia and 75˚ F. The
temperature of the air at turbine inlet is
1600˚ F. For maximum theoretical
network, find the temperature of the air
leaving the compressor in deg. F.

A. 1040 C. 590
B. 670 D. 620
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal reheat cycle, steams enters


the high pressure turbine at 750 psia and
800°F and leaves at 100 psia. It is then
reheated to 800°F, passes through the
low pressure turbine and exhausts to a
condenser at 1 psia . Find the thermal
efficiency of the cycle in %.

A. 42.6 C. 38.7
B. 31.7 D. 42.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Helium , k = 1.66 at a temperature of


130 C is flowing at a local speed of
1500 m/s. Determine the Local Mach
number.

A. 1.453 C. 1.762
B. 1.272 D. 1.02
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

During an isentropic non-flow process


with air, the pressure drops from 60
psia to 20 psia. The air has mass of
0.10 lb and the initial temperature
was 280°F. Find the final temperature
in deg. F.

A. 87 C. 81
B. 90 D. 78
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

The work delivered by a turbine is


400 Btu per lb of steam supplied
when the steam flow is 20,000 lb per
hour. Find the power delivered in hp.

A. 7780 C. 3300
B. 3143 D. 550
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air initially at 400 K expands in a


constant pressure non-flow process
until the initial volume is doubled.
Find the heat transfer in kJ/kg.

A. 235.8 C. 401.9
B. 504.6 D. 304.7
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A split shaft gas turbine has a power turbine


rated at 15,000 internal horsepower. Typical
operating conditions for the unit are: compressor
inlet 14.5 psia and 60˚ F; compressor discharge
174 psia and 716˚ F; compressor turbine inlet
171 psia and 1630˚ F; and power turbine
exhaust 14.8 psia and 760˚ F. The compressor
turbine at the above rating has an 85 percent
isentropic turbine efficiency. For these rated
conditions calculate the power turbine isentropic
efficiency, %.
A. 70.4 C. 73.4
B. 75.5 D. 79.6
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal Brayton cycle, air enters


the compressor at 15 psia and 75˚ F.
The temperature of the air at turbine
inlet is 1600˚ F. For maximum
theoretical network, find the network
in Btu/lb.

A. 129.7 C. 110.8
B. 152.9 D. 118.9
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A refrigerating plant for an air-


conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient of
performance of 2.50 when operating with
a refrigerating effect of 61.4 Btu/lb of
refrigerant. Calculate the refrigerant
flow rate in lb/min.

A. 32.6 C. 42.4
B. 23.4 D. 14.5
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

At standard atmospheric pressure,


saturated steam has a specific
volume of 26.80 ft3 /lb. If the enthalpy
of that same vapor is 1150.5 Btu/lb,
calculate the internal energy of the
steam in Btu/lb.

A. 2038.5 C. 1540.4
B. 1077.6 D. 1230.2
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A fuel oil heater receives 23,200 lb of


oil per hour at 80°F and discharges it
at 160°F. The specific heat of the oil is
0.48 Btu/lb•°F. Find the rate of heat
transfer to the oil in Btu/hr.

A. 782,000 C. 981,000
B. 891,000 D. 950,000
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Theoretical horsepower required to


pump water at 100 gallons per minute
from a large reservoir to the surface
of another large reservoir 400 feet
higher is nearest to:
A. 6. HP C. 18. HP
B. 10. HP D. 35. HP
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A large water-cooled air compressor


takes in air at 15 psia and 50° F and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270°F. The
compressor delivers 35.6 hp to the air,
and heat is rejected by the air at the rate
of 452 Btu/min. Find the change of
specific enthalpy in Btu/lb.

A. 29.7 C. 43.9
B. 48.9 D. 52.8
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A room 14 ft x 16 ft x 10 ft contains
atmospheric air at 72°F. The partial
pressure of the water vapor in the air
is 0.2140 psia. Barometer is standard.
Calculate the dew point temperature
in deg. F.

A. 55° * C. 43
B. 58 D. 60
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

If the sensible heat ratio is 0.80 and


the cooling load is 100 kW, what is
the amount of sensible heating?

A. 80 kW C. 125 kW
B. 60 kW D. 100 kW
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A 10-stages air compressor


compresses air from 100 kPa to 800
kPa. Find the intercooler pressure
between the first and second stage.
A. 123.11 kPa C. 182.44 kPa
B. 132.17 kPa D. 753.51 kPa
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Find the number of generator poles


for a generator running at 600 rpm
and 60 Hz.

A. 12 C. 6
B. 24 D. 48
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Calculate the approximate enthalpy of


water at 90oC.
A. 366.83 kJ/kg C. 376.83 kJ/kg
B. 386.83 kJ/kg D. 396.83 kJ/kg
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

The peak load on a power plant is 60


MW. The loads having maximum
demands of 20 MW, 30 MW, 10 MW and
12 MW are connected to the power plant.
If the capacity of the power plant is 80
MW and annual load factor is 0.50,
compute the demand factor?

A. 0.70 C. 0.75
B. 0.833 D. 0.333
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Air initially at 400 K expands in a


constant pressure non-flow process
until the initial volume is doubled.
Find the work in kJ/kg.

A. 213.5 C. 189.7
B. 114.8 D. 175.8
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

A refrigerating plant for an air-


conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient of
performance of 2.50 when operating with
a refrigerating effect of 61.4 Btu/lb of
refrigerant. Calculate the work done on
the refrigerant by the compressor in
Btu/lb.

A. 20.5 C. 32.5
B. 24.6 D. 43.4
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

In an ideal (reversed Joule cycle) air-


refrigerating system the temperature of
the air entering the compression
cylinder is 50 F, the temperature
entering the after-cooler is 160° F
and the temperature entering the brine
tank is 0 F. Calculate the temperature
in deg. F of the air leaving the after-
cooler.

A. 78 C. 99*
B. 90 D. 86
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

What is the approximate percentage


of heat of combustion is lost to the
jacket cooling water?

A. 5% C. 10%
B. 15% D. 25%
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

For same power output and same


compression ratio, as compared to two-
stroke engines, four stroke SI engine
have:

A. higher fuel consumption


B. lower thermal efficiency
C. higher exhaust temperatures
D. higher thermal efficiency *
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Symmetrical blading is used in a


turbine when its degree of reaction is
A. 25 % C. 50 %
B. 75 % D. 100 %
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

What is the major constituents of


natural gas?
A. Butane C. ethane
B. methane D. propane
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

At what location of a converging-


diverging nozzle does the shock-
boundary layer interaction takes
place?

A. converging portion C. throat


B. inlet D. diverging portion
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

Which of the following cycles where


most high speed compression
engines operates?

A. Diesel cycle
B. Otto cycle
C. Dual combustion engine
D. Gas turbine
PRE-BOARD EXAM Problem

During a gas process the temperature


remains constant while the pressure
is doubled. How will the specific
volume be affected?

A. Twice C. double
B. Halved D. not affected
“The more I PRACTICE,
the Luckier I get.”
-Gary Player

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