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Power and Industrial Plant Engineering SET A

INSTRUCTION : Write the letter of your choice answer in your answer sheet.

MULTIPLE CHOICE :

An ideal diesel cycle with air condition at the beginning of compression pressure of 16psia, a temperature of 75F and
a specific volume of 12.42 cubic feet per pound. For a compression ratio of 16 and heat addition of 360Btu/lb.
Calculate:
1. The temperature and pressures at the end of compression in Rankine and psia
a. 1673.35 and 776 b. 1873.35 and 876 c. 2073.35 and 976 d. 1621.82 and 776
2. Heat rejected, Btu/lb
a. 140.1 b. 137.35 c. 143.2 d. 134.66
3. Net work, Btu/lb
a. 320.22 b. 420.5 c. 230 d. 222.65
4. Thermal efficiency, %
a. 70 b. 65 c. 61.85 d. 59
5. Horsepower developed by an ideal engine using 0.7 pound per second of air.
a. 220 b. 231 c. 241 d. 261
6. Thermal efficiency of a cycle having the same initial conditions and compression ratio, but when a constant
pressure heat addition of 500Btu/lb, in %
a. 40.12 b. 60.12 c. 50.31 d. 40.31

In a Stirling cycle operating with air as a working substance has a pressure of 83psia, a temperature of 253F and a
specific volume of 3.179ft3/lb at the beginning of the isothermal heat rejection process. The ratio of volume at the
beginning and end of the isothermal heat rejection process is 3.1. the highest temperature involved in the cycle is
1370F. calculate:
7. Heat supplied, Btu/lb
a. 141.85 b. 134 c. 130 d. 125
8. Heat rejected, Btu/lb
a. 50.2 b. 60.4 c. 55.27 d. 70.77
9. Thermal efficiency, %
a. 58.78 b. 61.03 c. 52.25 d. 50.232

A six cylinder, two stroke marine diesel engine operates at a piston speed of 1200rpm. The 5 in x 5.6 in engine has a
20 compression ratio. If the air intake is at 14.8 psia and 72F. Determine:
10. A displacement volume, ft3
a. 0.402 b. 0.321 c. 0.3818 d. 0.523
11. The clearance
a. 0.0588 b. 0.0526 c. 0.523 d. 0.0655
12. The ideal air inlet volumetric flow rate, ft3/min
a. 450.10 b. 460.12 c. 470.32 d. 458.15
13. The mass flow rate for a volumetric efficiency of 85%, lb/min
a. 29.27 b. 34.44 c. 28.73 d. 35.23

A spark ignition engine operating at a given load produces an indicated power output of 190IHP with a
corresponding mechanical efficiency of 85%. The engine uses 26.2lb of gasoline during a 20 minute test run while
consuming 18.5lb or air per minute. The heating value of the gasoline used is 19500Btu/lb fuel. Calculate:
14. The air fuel ratio
a. 15.12 b. 14.12 c. 13. 12 d. 17.12
15. The indicated thermal efficiency, %
a. 31.55 b. 32.55 c. 33.55 d. 34.55
16. The brake specific fuel consumption, lb fuel/BHP-hr
a. 0.4867 b. 0.5867 c. 0.6867 d. 0.2867
17. The engine friction power, HP
a. 30.5 b. 29.5 c. 28.5 d. 25.5

A two stroke compression ignition engine has 14 cylinder and a total engine piston displacement of 4500in3. While
operating at a speed of 1620rpm. It produces a continuous torque reading of 6900ft-lbf. At this speed, the engine is
found to have a brake specific fuel consumption of 0.61lb fuel/BHP-hr. Find:
18. A engine brake power, HP
a. 2128.29 b. 3021.17 c. 2390.80 d. 1819.84
 19. The brake mean effective pressure, psi
a. 98.86 b. 94.89 c. 85.23 d. 115.61
20. The time required to burn 5000 gallons of fuel (SG = 0.84), Hr
a. 26.99 b. 31.56 c. 51.56 d. 36.41

A gas turbine operating in an ideal open cycle is served by a compressor which receives air at 15 psia, 80F and
delivers it to the combustion chamber at 60 psia. Three hundred Btu are added at constant pressure to each pound
of air in the combustion chamber. Find:
21. A compressor work, Btu/lb
a. 63 b. 70 c. 77 d. 84
22. The turbine work, Btu/lb
a. 170.1 b. 161.10 c. 181.10 d. 191.10
23. The net work, Btu/lb
a. 98.11 b. 108.11 c. 208.11 d. 150.11
24. The thermal efficiency, %
a. 35 b. 40 c. 32.70 d. 42.50
25. The net power for an air supply of 36.1lb/sec, Hp
a. 5010 b. 6010 c. 7010 d. 4010

A brayton cycle aircraft gas turbine has an axial flow compressor which provides a pressure ratio of 10 to 1. Material
design conditions limits the temperature of the working substance entering the turbine of 2200R. The engine is
designed to handle 90lb of air per second at static conditions and 120lb of air per second at a flight speed of 400
Knots when sea level ambient temperature are 15.0 psia and 530R, respectively. Estimate: (1knot = 1.69ft/sec)
26. The sea static thrust, lbf
a. 5300 b. 6300 c. 7300 d. 8300
27. The thrust, lbf
a. 8282.37 b. 9291.5 c. 7775.33 d. 7558.33
28. The propulsive efficiency for a flight speed of 400 knots at sea level
a. 50 b. 30 c. 35 d. 40
29. The thermal efficiency, %
a. 55.67 b. 51.67 c. 61.67 d. 66.67

A split shaft gas turbine has a power turbine rated at 15200 internal horsepower. Operating conditions for the unit
are: compressor inlet 14.4 psia and 62F; compressor discharge 175 psia and 717F,compressor turbine inlet 173psia
ad 1633F and power turbine exhaust 14.9 psia and 762F. the compressor turbine at the above rating has an 86%
isentropic turbine efficiency. For these rated conditions, calculate the following:
30. Compressor isentropic efficiency
a. 83 b. 85 c. 87 d. 89
31. Compressor turbine discharge pressure and temperature, R and Psia
a. 35.51 psia @ 1331.37R b. 40.51 and 1441.37 c. 30.51 @ 1554.5 d. 50.51 @ 1575.2
32. Compressor turbine power output, HP
a. 46092.59 b. 42324.4 c. 24333.5 d. 59603.5
33. Thermal efficiency, %
a. 25.52 b. 38.52 c. 23.58 d. 32.52

In a mixture of gases, determine the volumetric analysis which consists of 52percent of nitrogen, 16 percent of
carbon dioxide and 32 percent of oxygen as calculated the following on a mass basis.
34. Nitrogen
a. 45.73 b. 50.85 c. 40.59 d. 35.01
35. Carbon dioxide
a. 32.11 b. 22.11 c. 44.11 d. 55.11
36. Oxygen
a. 55.16 b. 29.11 c. 22.21 d. 32.16

The volumetric analysis of a gaseous mixture is as follows: CO2 = 15%, O2 = 5% and N2 = 80%. Find the mass
analysis:
37. Carbon dioxide
a. 32.55 b. 21.57 c. 41.56 d. 44.55
38. Oxygen
a. 5.23 b. 6.23 c. 7.23 d. 8.23
39. Nitrogen
a. 71.20 b. 81.20 c. 73.20 d. 75.20

A certain tank contains air at 53 psia. Air may be assumed to consist of 79.1 percent N2 and 20.9 percent O2 by
volume analysis. Calculate the following:
40. Partial pressure due to oxygen, Psia
a. 11.077 b. 12.077 c. 13.077 d. 14.077
41. Partial pressure due to nitrogen, Psia
a. 41.923 b. 51.923 c. 46.923 d. 44.923

A mixture of gases has the following volume analysis: H2 = 15%, CO2 = 5%, N2 = 80% for which cp for common gases
at room temperature: O2 (Cp = 0.217); N2 (Cp = 0.247); CO2 (cp = 0.205) and H2 (Cp = 3.42). Find the following:
42. Mass analysis of hydrogen
 a. 1.2 b. 1.5 c. 2 d. 2.5
43. Mass analysis of carbon dioxide
a. 9.50 b. 10.5 c. 8.84 d. 7.59
44. Mass analysis of Nitrogen
a. 70.95 b. 80.95 c. 85.96 d. 89.96
45. Specific heat at constant pressure, Btu/lbF
a. 0.3815 b. 0.2815 c. 0.5815 d. 0.4815

A brayton cycle has air entering the compressor at 14.2 psia and 80F. The temperature of the air at turbine inlet is
1610F. For a maximum theoretical net work, find the following:
46. Temperature of the air leaving the compressor, R
a. 1057.26 b. 1357.26 c. 1557.26 d. 1757.26
47. Pressure ratio
a. 11.50 b. 13.50 c. 10.50 d. 15.50
48. Net work, Btu/lb

a. 148.91 b. 138.91 c. 128.91 d. 118.91

49. Thermal efficiency, %

a. 28.92 b. 48.92 c. 38.92 d. 58.92

A brayton cycle with a pressure ratio of 7.5 has a compressor inlet conditions of 75F and 15 psia. The turbine inlet
temperature is equal to 1575F. The basis cycle is to be modified by adding ideal reheat. Calculate the following:
50. Hp turbine discharge pressure, psia

a. 102.5 b. 122.5 c. 132.5 d. 112.5

51. Hp turbine discharge temperature, R

a. 851.42 b. 951.42 c. 1251.42 d. 1051.42

52. Thermal efficiency of ideal reheat cycle, %

a. 39.40 b. 49.40 c. 45.40 d. 59.40

A certain brayton cycle with a pressure ratio of 7 has compressor inlet conditions of 75F and 14.5psia. The turbine
inlet temperature to 1500F. Calculate the following:
53. Isentropic compressor discharge temperature, R

a. 832.86 b. 932.86 c. 1032.86 d. 732.86

54. Isentropic turbine discharge temperature, R

a. 1524.09 b. 1324.09 c. 1124.09 d. 1024.09

55. Thermal efficiency of the cycle used as an ideal regenerative cycle, %

a. 52.41 b. 42.41 c. 65.41 d. 62.41

56. Difference of thermal efficiency between regenerative cycle to basis cycle, %

a. 11.76 b. 5.76 c. 7.76 d. 9.76

During performance test the following data were obtained with a simple open cycle gas turbine engine: compressor
inlet temperature, 523R; compressor isentropic discharge temperature, 678R; actual compressor discharge, 692R;
turbine inlet temperature, 1540R; turbine isentropic discharge temperature, 1186R and turbine actual discharge
temperature, 1226R. For these conditions calculate the following:
57. Compressor isentropic efficiency

a. 85.72 b. 86.72 c. 91.72 d. 81.72

58. Turbine isentropic efficiency

a. 84.7 b. 88.7 c. 86.7 d. 85.7

59. Net work of the cycle, Btu/lb

a. 34.8 b. 24.8 c. 54.8 d. 44.8

60. Thermal efficiency
a. 17.10 b. 17.10 c. 17.10 d. 17.10

A gas turbine power plant operating an ideal brayton cycle has a pressure ratio of 8. The gas temperature is 300K at
the compressor inlet and 1300K at the turbine inlet. Assuming a compressor efficiency of 80% and a turbine
efficiency of 85% and it is modified with a regenerator having an effectiveness of 80%. Determine:
61. Actual temperature at the inlet of combustion chamber
a. 704.29K b. 604.29K c. 504.29K d. 404.29K
62. Compressor work
a. 305.60kJ/kg b. 405.60kJ/kg c. 505.60kJ/kg d. 205.60kJ/kg
63. Turbine work
a. 397.12kJ/kg b. 497.12kJ/kg c. 597.12kJ/kg d. 697.12kJ/kg
64. Net work
a. 161.52kJ/kg b. 171.52kJ/kg c. 181.52kJ/kg d. 191.52kJ/kg
65. Thermal efficiency
 a. 25.64% b. 55.64% c. 35.64% d. 45.64%

An ideal gas turbine cycle with two stages of compression and two stages of expansion has an over all pressure ratio
of 8. Air enters each stage of the compressor at 300K and each stage of the turbine at 1300K. Determine:
66. Back work ratio (no regenerator)
a. 26.06% b. 21.06% c. 31.06% d. 41.06%
67. Thermal efficiency ( No regenerator)
a. 37.44% b. 47.44% c. 42.44% d. 32.44%
68. Back work ratio ( with regenerator that has an efficiency of 85%)
a. 26.06% b. 21.06% c. 31.06% d. 41.06%
69. Thermal efficiency (( with regenerator that has an efficiency of 85%)
a. 31.21% b. 41.21% c. 61.21% d. 51.21%

A spark-ignition engine is proposed to have a compression ratio of 10 while operating with a low temperature of
200°C and a low pressure of 200 kPa. If the work output is to be 1000 kJ/kg. calculate:
70. Thermal efficiency
a. 40.19 b. 50.19 c. 60.19 d. 70.19
71. Mean effective pressure
a. 1436.98kPa b. 1536.98kPa c. 1636.98kPa d. 1736.98kPa
An ideal Brayton cycle with regeneration has a pressure ratio of 10. Air enters the
compressor at 14.7 psia and 29ºF. Air enters the combustion chamber at 610ºF. Air
enters the turbine at 1520ºF. The turbine exit air pressure is 15.0 psia. The air mass
flow rate is 0.41 lbm/s. The turbine efficiency is 85%, and the compressor efficiency
is 82%. Determine
72. the exit air temperature of the compressor
a. 1044 b. 1144 c. 1344 d. 1444
73. the inlet air temperature of the combustion chamber
a. 1050 b. 1040 c. 1060 d. 1070
74. the power required by the compressor
a. 77.25Hp b. 87.25Hp c. 97.25Hp d. 107.25Hp
75. power produced by the turbine
a. 142.92Hp b. 132.92Hp c. 102.92Hp d. 112.92Hp
76. rate of heat added
a. 422,358.4 Btu/hr b. 222,358.4 Btu/hr c. 322,358.4 Btu/hr d. 522,358.4 Btu/hr
77. back work ratio
a. 55.41% b. 68.41% c. 48.41% d. 58.41%
78. net power produced
a. 55.67Hp b. 25.67Hp c. 35.67Hp d. 45.67Hp
79. the cycle efficiency
a. 48.16% b. 28.16% c. 30.16% d. 18.16%
80. Too much oil in the compressor would:
a. Absorb too much refrigerant from the system
b. Damage the expansion valve
c. Cause leakage through the shaft seals
d. Deposit oil on the condenser tubes.

81. The refrigerant with the lowest boiling point is:

a. NH3 b. CO2 c. F-12 d. F-22

82. Which of the following would cause low head pressure?

a. Too much cooling water

b. Insufficient refrigeration gas
c. Insufficient cooling water
d. A and B

83. The purpose of the oil trap is:

a. To remove oil from the charging tank

b. To add oil to the compressor
c. To remove oil from the refrigerating gas
d. None of these

84. Which of the following would you apply if a person got Freon in his eyes?

a. Soapy water
b. Sterile mineral oil
 c. Clean water
d. Sodium bicarbonate

85. The thermal expansion valve is located between the:

a. Receiver and the king valve

b. King valve and the solenoid valve
c. Charging valve the solenoid valve
d. Solenoid valve and the evaporator coils

86. If frost forms on the cylinder, the cause would be:

a. Expansion valve not open side enough

b. Charging left open
c. Expansion valve open to wide
d. Dehydrator not working properly

87. Which of the following would cause a high head pressure?

a. Icebox door left open

b. Insufficient cooling water
c. Too much cooling water
d. Suction valve not open enough

88. A ton of refrigeration is equal to the cooling effect of:

a. 2000 lbs of ice melting in 24hrs

b. 2000 lbs of ice melting in 12 hrs
c. 2000 lbs of water being converted to ice
d. 2240 lbs of ice melting in 24 hrs

89. Valves and piping in an ammonia system are made of:

a. Iron b. brass c. copper d. bronze

90. When there is a Freon leak, the halide torch will turn _____.

a. Orange b. blue c. white d.

green

91. In an ammonia system, the oil gage must be kept ________.

a. Closed except when checking oil level
b. Open at all times
c. Closed when machine is shut down
d. Open when the machine is shut down

92. Ammonia leaks in the condenser can be detected by:

a. Smelling the discharge water
b. Applying litmus paper to the circulating water discharge
c. Adding water to peppermint to the system and tracing the smell
d. Applying a soapy mixture to the condenser heads and looking for bubbles

93. When evaporator coils are located in a brine soluton and the brine is pumped through the
icebox, the system is known as:
a. A direct system
b. An indirect system
c. A low-pressure system
d. A double-evaporator system

94. The measure of fluid resistance when acted upon by an external force is called ______.
a. Tackiness b. density c. flash point d. viscosity
95. The heat transfer process in a cooling tower consists of a transfer of heat from water to
______
a. Solid b. vapor c. unsaturated air d. ice

96. In a water tube boiler, where is heat and gases of combustion passed?
a. Through the combustion chamber only
b. Through the tubes
c. Away from the tubes
d. Around the tubes

97. A pneumatic tool is generally powered by:

a. water b. steam c. air c. electricity

98. The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is:

a. Rotameter b. venturi c. manometer c. barometer

99. A refrigeration system in which only part of the refrigerant passes over the heat transfer
surface is evaporated and the balance is separated from the vapor and recirculated:
a. Direct expansion system c. flooded system
b. Chilled water system d. multiple system

100. When four events take place in one revolution of a crankshaft of an engine, the
engine is called:
a. Rotary engine c. two-stroke engine
b. Steam engine d. four-stroke engine