1. In a Rankine cycle, steam enters the turbine at 2.5 MPa and condenser of 50 kPa.

What is the
thermal efficiency of the cycle?
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 2.5 MPa: hg = 2803.1 𝑘𝑔 , sg = 6.2575 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝑔
At 50 kPa: sf = 1.0910 , sfg = 6.5029 , hf= 340.49 , hfg = 2305.4 , vf = 0.00103
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔−𝐾 𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔 𝑚3
A. 25.55 % C. 30.12 %
B. 28.87 % D. 31.79 %

2. A superheat steam Rankine cycle has turbine inlet conditions of 17.5 MPa and 530°C expands in a
turbine to 0.007 MPa. The turbine and pump polytropic efficiencies are 0.9 and 0.7 respectively.
Pressure losses between pump and turbine inlet are 1.5 MPa. What should be the pump work in
𝑘𝐽
?
𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 27.13 𝑘𝑔 C. 32.47 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 29.87 𝑘𝑔 D. 33.25 𝑘𝑔
3. Steam enters the superheater of a boiler at a pressure of 25 bar and dryness of 0.98 and leaves at
the same pressure at a temperature of 370°C. Calculate the heat energy supplied per kg of steam
supplied in the superheater.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽
At 25 bar and 370°C: h = 3171.8 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 25 bar: hf = 962.11 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 1841.0 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 405.51 C. 154.15
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 504.15 𝑘𝑔 D. 245.25 𝑘𝑔

4. A back pressure steam turbine of 100,000 kW serves as a prime mover in a cogeneration system.
The boiler admits the return water at a temperature of 66°C and produces the steam at 455°C.
Steam then enters a back pressure turbine and expands to the pressure of the process, which is
0.52 MPa. Assuming a boiler efficiency of 80% and neglecting the effect of pumping and the
pressure drops at various location, what is the incremental heat rate for electric? The following
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
enthalpies have been found: turbine entrance = 3306.8 𝑘𝑔, exit = 2700.8 𝑘𝑔; boiler entrance =
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
276.23 , exit = 3306.8 .
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 22504.23 𝑘𝑔 C. 12435.72 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 52244.32 𝑘𝑔 D. 32234.82 𝑘𝑔
5. Steam expands adiabatically in a turbine from 2000 kPa, 400°C to 400 kPa, 250°C. What is the
effectiveness of the process in percent assuming an atmospheric temperature of 15°C. Neglect
changes in kinetic and potential energy.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 2000 kPa and 400°C: h = 3247.6 𝑘𝑔, s= 7.1271 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 400 kPa and 250°C: h = 2964.2 𝑘𝑔, s = 7.3789 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
A. 79.62 % C. 82.45 %
B. 84.52 % D. 74.57 %

6. In an open feedwater for a steam power plant, saturated steam at 7 bar is mixed with subcooled
liquid at 7 bar and 25°C. Just enough steam is supplied to ensure that the mixed system leaving the
heater will be saturated liquid at 7 bar when heater efficiency is 90%. Calculate the mass flow rate
of subcooled liquid if steam flow rate is 0.865 kg per second.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 7 bar: hg = 2763.5 𝑘𝑔, hf = 697.22 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽
At 7 bar and 25°C: hf = 105.5 𝑘𝑔
A. 2.725 C. 2.286
B. 3.356 D. 3.948
7. A steam plant operates with and initial pressure of 1.7 MPa and 370°C temperature and exhaust to
a heating system to a heating at 0.17 MPa. The condensate from the heating system is returned to
the boiler at 65.5°C and the heating system utilizes from its intended purpose 90% of the energy
transferred from the steam it receives. The turbine efficiency is 70%. If the boiler efficiency is 80%,
what is the cogeneration efficiency of the system in percent. Neglect pumpwork.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 1.7 MPa and 370°C: h = 3187.1 𝑘𝑔, s = 7.1081 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽
At 65°C: hf = 274.14 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 1.7 MPa: hf = 483.2 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2216 𝑘𝑔, sf = 1.4752 𝑘𝑔−𝐾, sfg = 5.7062 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
A. 78 C. 91.24
B. 102.1 D. 69

8.
9. In a cogeneration plant, steam enters the turbine at 4 MPa and 400°C. One fourth of the steam is
extracted from the turbine at 600 kPa pressure for process heating. The remaining steam continues
to expand to 10 Kpa. The extracted steam is then condensed and mixed with feedwater at constant
pressure and the mixture is pumped to the boiler pressure of 4 MPa. The mass flow rate of the
steam through the boiler is 30 kg/s. Disregarding any pressure drops and heat losses in the piping,
and assuming the turbine and pump to be isentropic, how much process heat is required in kW?
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 4 MPa and 400°C: h = 3213.6 , s = 6.7690
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 600 kPa: hf = 670.56 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2086.3 𝑘𝑔, sf = 1.9312 𝑘𝑔−𝐾, sfg = 4.8288 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
A. 15,646.8 C. 3,578.5
B. 2,468.2 D. 1,026.9

10. A 23.5 kg of steam per second at 5 MPa and 400°C is produced by a steam generator. The
feedwater enters the economizer at 145°C and leaves at 205°C The steam leaves the boiler drum
with a quality of 98%. The unit consumes 2.75 kg of coal per second as received having a heating
value of 25,102 kJ/kg. What would be the over-all efficiency of the unit in percent?
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 5 MPa and 400°C: h = 3195.7 At 205°C: hf = 875.04
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 5MPa: hf = 1154.23 , hfg = 1640.1 At 145°C: hf = 610.63
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
A. 65 C. 88
B. 95 D. 78
11. A coal-fired power plant has a turbine-generator rated at 1000 MW gross. The plant required about
9% of this power for its internal operations. It uses 9800 tons (1 ton = 907 kg) of coal per day. The
coal has a heating value of 6,388.9 kcal/kg, and the steam generator efficiency is 86%. What is the
net station efficiency of the plant in percent? Note: (1 ton = 907 kg)
A. 33.07 % C. 36.74 %
B. 40.01 % D. 30.12 %

12. Steam enters the turbine of a cogeneration plant at 7.0 MPa and 500°C. Steam at a flow rate of 7.6
kg/s is extracted from the turbine at 600 kPa pressure for process heating. The remaining steam
continues to expand to 10 kPa. The recovered condensates are pumped back to the boiler. The
mass flow rate of steam that enters the turbine is 30 kg/s. Calculate the cogeneration efficiency in
percent.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 7 MPa and 500°C: h = 3410.3 𝑘𝑔, s = 6.7975 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 600 kPa: hf = 676.56 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2086.3 𝑘𝑔, sf = 1.9312 𝑘𝑔−𝐾, sfg = 4.8288 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 10 kPa: hf = 191.83 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2392.8 𝑘𝑔, sf = 0.6493 𝑘𝑔−𝐾, sfg = 7.50146 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
A. 60 C. 65
B. 50 D. 55
13. A 60 MW turbine generator running at 3600 rpm receives steam at 4.0 MPa and 450°C with a back
pressure of 10 kPa. Engine efficiency is 78% and the combined mechanical and electrical efficiency
is 95%. What would be the exhaust enthalpy of the steam in kJ/kg?
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 28,124.20 𝑘𝑔 C. 20,432.10 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 2,400.12 D. 30,101.15
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔

14. Steam enters a throttling calorimeter at a pressure of 1.03 MPa. The calorimeter downstream
pressure and temperature are respectively 0.100 MPa and 125°C. What is the percentage moisture
of the supply steam?
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 1.03 MPa: hfg = 2010.7 𝑘𝑔, hg = 2779.25 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽
At 0.1 MPa and 125°C: h = 2726.6 𝑘𝑔
A. 2.62 C. 3.15
B. 5.21 D. 1.98
15. A drum containing steam with 2.5 m in diameter is 7.5 m long. Of the total volume, 1/3 contains
saturated steam at 800 kPa and the other 2/3 contains saturated water. If this tank should explode,
how much water would evaporate? Consider the process to be of constant enthalpy.
A. 2,948.11 kg C. 2,424.62 kg
B. 2,651.24 kg D. 2,123.76 kg
16. A Batangas base industrial company operates a steam-power plant with reheat and regeneration.
The steam enters a turbine at 300 bar and 900 K and expands to 1 bar. Steam leaves the first stage
at 30 bar and part of it entering a closed heater while the rest reheated to 800K. Both section of the
turbine has adiabatic efficiency of 93%. A condensate pump exists between the main condenser
and the heater. Another pump lies between the heater and condensate outlet line from the heater
(condensed extracted steam). Compute for the extracted fraction of the total mass flow to the
heater.
A. 0.234 C. 0.765
B. 0.543 D. 0.485

17. In a Rankine cycle, saturated liquid water at 1 bar is compressed isentropically to 150 bar. First by
heating in a boiler and then by superheating at constant pressure of 150 bar, the water substance is
brought to 750 K. After adiabatic reversible expansion in a turbine to 1 bar, it is then cooled in a
condenser to a saturated liquid. How much work is generated in the turbine?
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 967.9 𝑘𝑔 C. 796.9 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 976.9 𝑘𝑔 D. 769.9 𝑘𝑔
18. A reheat steam has 13,850 kPa throttle pressure at the turbine inlet and a 2800 kPa reheat
pressure, the throttle and reheat temperature of the steam is 540°C, condenser pressure is 3.4 kPa,
engine efficiency of high pressure and low pressure is 75%. Find the cycle thermal efficiency.
A. 34.46 % C. 36.66 %
B. 35.56 % D. 37.76 %

19. A simple steam engine plant has boiler feedwater at 95.6°C. Steam is supplied to the engine at 7.03
𝑘𝑔
, 97% dry. Atmospheric exhaust. Steam rate 9.3 kg per ihp-hr, em = 87%. Generator of 91.5%
𝑐𝑚2
efficiency is directly connected to the engine. Determine the Rankine cycle efficiency.
A. 9.88 % C. 11.63 %
B. 12.47 % D. 10.55 %
20. A 75 W turbine generator has a steam of 12.7kg/kW-hr. Steam at 12.3kg/cm2 gauge 55.6°C
superheat. Exhaust 50.8 mm Hg abs. Find the combined thermal efficiency of a simple vapor cycle
incorporating this unit.
A. 9.67 % C. 11.64 %
B. 12.15 % D. 10.25 %

21. A thermal power plant generates 4000 kW and 400 kW for auxiliaries. Determine the net thermal
efficiency if the heat generated by fuel is 15000 kW.
A. 24 % C. 28 %
B. 26 % D. 30 %

22. A steam generating plant has 20 MW turbo-generators. Steam is supplied at 1.7 MPa and 320°C.
Exhaust is at 0.006 MPa. Daily average load factor is 80%. The steam generating units operate at
70% efficiency when using bunker fuel having a heating value of 31,150 kJ/kg and an average steam
rate of 5 kg steam per kW-hr. Calculate the Mtons of fuel required per 24 hours.
A. 514.894 Mtons C. 414.849 Mtons
B. 5278.496 Mtons D. 428.496 Mtons
23. Find the specific entropy of wet steam of temperature 195°C and dryness 0.90.
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 195°C: sf = 2.284 𝑘𝑔 , sfg = 4.185 𝑘𝑔−𝐾

𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 6.05 𝑘𝑔−𝐾 C. 5.268 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 7.04 𝑘𝑔−𝐾 D. 3.575 𝑘𝑔−𝐾

𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑓𝑔 𝑇
24. Using the formula 𝑆 = 𝐶𝑤 𝑙𝑛 ( )+ + 𝐶𝑠𝑢𝑝 𝑙𝑛( 𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡 ), where Cw= mean specific heat of
273 𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡
water, Csup = mean specific heat of superheated steam, Tsat = absolute saturation temperature, T =
absolute superheated steam temperature, calculate the entropy per kg of superheated steam at 15
bar (1.5 MPa) and 300°C, taking the mean specific heats of water and superheated steam as 4.24
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
and 2.43 respectively.
𝑘𝑔−𝐾 𝑘𝑔−𝐾

𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 15 bar (1.5 MPa): Tsat =198.3 + 273 = 471.3 K, hfg =1947 𝑘𝑔

𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
A. 6.9196 C. 4.5769
𝑘𝑔−𝐾 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
B. 5.4972 𝑘𝑔−𝐾 D. 5.4672 𝑘𝑔−𝐾

25. Dry saturated steam at 5.5 bar (0.55 MPa) is expanded isentropically to 0.2 bar, find the dryness
fraction of the steam at the end of the expansion.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 5.5 bar (0.55MPa): sg = 6.79 𝑘𝑔−𝐾 and at 0.20 bar (0.020 MPa): sf = 0.832𝑘𝑔−𝐾 sfg =7.075 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
A. 74.58 % C. 84.22 %
B. 87.58 % D. 74.54 %
26. Superheated steam at 17 bar (1.7 MPa) and 350°C is expanded in an engine and the final pressure is
1.7 bar (0.17 MPa). If the expansion is isentropic, find the dryness fraction of the expanded steam.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽
At 17 bar (1.7 MPa) and 350°C: s = 7.044 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 1.7 bar (0.17 MPa): sf = 1.475 , sfg = 5.707
𝑘𝑔−𝐾 𝑘𝑔−𝐾
A. 97.59 % C. 94.54 %
B. 89.54 % D. 93.54 %

27. Superheated steam at a pressure of 20 bar and temperature 300°C is expanded isentropically. At
what pressure will the steam be just dry and saturated?
A. 6 bar C. 10 bar
B. 8 bar D. 4 bar

28. Two boilers of equal evaporative capacities generate steam at the same pressure of 15 bar (1.5
MPa) to a common pipe line. One boiler produces superheated steam at 150°C and the other
produces wet steam. If the mixture is just dry and saturated, find the dryness fraction of the wet
steam from the second boiler.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽
At 15 bar (1.5 MPa), 250°C: h = 2925 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
At 15 bar (1.5 MPa: hf = 845 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 1947 𝑘𝑔, hg = 2792 𝑘𝑔
A. 0.9315 C. 0.7142
B. 0.8425 D. 0.6573
29. A 0.2 m³ of steam at 7 bar (0.7 MPa) and 0.95 dry is expanded to a pressure of (4.5) 0.45 MPa.
Calculate the dryness fraction of the expanded steam if the expansion follows the law PV = C.
Steam Properties:
𝑚3 𝑚3
At 7 bar (0.7MPa): vg = 0.2728 and at 4.5 bar (0.45 MPa): vg = 0.4139 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝑔
A. 0.974 C. 0.765
B. 0.846 D. 0.667

30. A closed system consisting of 1 kg of superheated steam at 20 bar (2 MPa) and 400°C is cooled at
constant volume until the pressure is 12 bar (1.2Mpa) . Find the condition of the steam at the lower
pressure.
Steam Properties:
𝑘𝐽 𝑚3
At 20bar(2MPa), 400°C: h = 3248 𝑘𝑔, v = 0.1511 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑚3
At 12 bar (1.2 MPa: hf = 798 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 1986 𝑘𝑔 , vg = 0.1632 𝑘𝑔
A. 0.8258 C. 0.7258
B. 0.9258 D. 0.6258

𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
31. The turbine work and the pump work in a Rankine cycle are 1200 𝑘𝑔 and 20 𝑘𝑔 respectively. What is
𝑘𝐽
the efficiency of the cycle if the heat generated by the generator is 3000 𝑘𝑔?
A. 36.77 % C. 35.45 %
B. 39.33 % D. 38.32 %
32. In a Rankine cycle, what is the entrance pressure of the turbine if the condenser pressure is 105 kPa
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝑔
and the pump work is 20 𝑘𝑔. Use density of water entering the pump, 950 𝑚3.
A. 17.916 MPa C. 19.105 MPa
B. 15.601 MPa D. 18.432 MPa

33. Exhaust steam from an engine passes into a condenser at a pressure of 0.12 bar and dryness 0.88.
The temperature of the condensate from the condenser is 40°C. The circulating water enters the
condenser at 12°C and leaves at 29°C. Calculate the mass of circulating water per kg steam
condensed.
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 0.12 bar (0.012 MPa): hf = 207 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2383 𝑘𝑔

𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Water Properties: At 40°C: h = 167.5 𝑘𝑔 ; At 29°C: h = 121.5 𝑘𝑔 ; At 12°C: h= 50.4 𝑘𝑔

A. 26.71 kg C. 30.04 kg
B. 28.05 kg D. 32.86 kg
34. In an experiment to determine the dryness fraction of steam, a sample at a pressure of 1.1 bar
(0.11 MPa) was blown into a vessel containing 10 kg of water at 15°C. The final mass of water in the
vessel was 10.75 kg and the final temperature 55°C. Find the dryness fraction of steam, taking the
water equivalent of the vessel as 0.45 kg.
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 1.1 bar (0.11 MPa): h f = 429 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2251 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Water Properties: At 55°C: h = 230.2 𝑘𝑔 and at 15°C: h = 62.9 𝑘𝑔
A. 0.9472 C. 0.9156
B. 0.8945 D. 0.8797

35. The difference in enthalpy at the entrance and exit in the first and second stage of a reheat power
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
plant are 500 and 900 respectively. Determine the plant cycle efficiency if both stages has an
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔
efficiency of 90% and the heat added to the boiler is 3500 kJ/kg. Neglect pump work.
A. 36 % C. 40 %
B. 34 % D. 42 %

36. A throttling calorimeter was fitted to pipe carrying steam at 1.2 MPa in order to measure the
dryness fraction. The pressure in the calorimeter was 0.12 MPa and its temperature was 116°C
𝑘𝐽
Taking the specific heat of the superheated steam in the calorimeter as 2 𝑘𝑔−𝐾, find the dryness
fraction of the main steam.
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 1.2 MPa: hf = 798 , hfg = 1986 and
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝑔

𝑘𝐽
At 0.12 MPa: tsat = 104.8°C, hg = 2683 𝑘𝑔

A. 0.9603 C. 0.6952
B. 0.8960 D. 0.7563
37. A combined separating and throttling calorimeter was connected to a main steam pipe carrying
steam at 15 bar (1.5 MPa) and following data recorded:
Mass of water collected in a separator: 0.55ka
Mass of condensate after throttling: 10 kg
Pressure of steam in throttling calorimeter: 1.1bar = 0.11MPa
Temperature of steam in throttling calorimeter: 111°C
𝑘𝐽
Taking the specific heat of the throttled superheated steam as 2 , find the dryness fraction of
𝑘𝑔−𝐾
the main steam.
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 15 bar (1.5 Mpa): hf = 845 𝑘𝑔, hfg =1947 𝑘𝑔

𝑘𝐽
At 1.1 bar (0.11 Mpa): tsat =102.3°C, hg = 2680 𝑘𝑔

A. 0.9018 C. 0.7890
B. 0.8954 D. 0.9872

𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝑔
38. A steam generator has an exit enthalpy of 3500 𝑘𝑔at the rate of 15 . Calculate the heat lost
𝑠
𝑘𝐽
between boiler outlet and turbine inlet if the enthalpy available at the turbine inlet is 3200 .
𝑘𝑔
A. -4500 kW C. -5700 kW
B. -2500 kW D. -7650 kW
39. Dry saturated steam at a pressure of (2.4 bar) 0.24 MPa is tapped off the inlet branch of a low
pressure turbine to supply heating steam in a contact feed heater. The temperature of the
feedwater inlet to the heater is 42°C and the outlet is 99.6°C. Find the percentage mass of steam
tapped off.
𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 2.4 bar (0.24 MPa): hg = 2715 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Water Properties: At 42°C: h = 175.8 𝑘𝑔 and at 99.6°C: h = 417 𝑘𝑔
A. 9.5 % C. 8.5 %
B. 7.5 % D. 9.5 %

40. Ten percent of the mass of steam supplied to an engine is bleed off at an intermediate stage and
led to a surface feed heater. The pressure of the steam to the heater is 2.9 bar (0.29 MPa) and the
drain from the heater passes as water to the hotwell. The temperature of the condensate from the
condenser is 40°C and the temperature of the feedwater to the boilers is 100°C. Calculate the
dryness fraction of the steam supplied to the heater.
𝑘𝐽 𝑘𝐽
Steam Properties: At 2.9 bar (0.29 MPa): hf = 556 𝑘𝑔, hfg = 2168 𝑘𝑔
𝑘𝐽
Water Properties: At 40°C: h = 167.5°C and at 100°C: h = 419.1 𝑘𝑔
A. 0.9813 C. 0.8908
B. 0.7089 D. 0.8498

𝑘𝐽
41. A turbine in a Rankine cycle has an available enthalpy of 1000 𝑘𝑔. Determine the net cycle output if
𝑘𝑔 𝑘𝐽
the mass flow rate is 6 and the pump work is 150 𝑘𝑔.
𝑠
A. 6.8 MW C. 4.6 MW
B. 3.7 MW D. 5.1 MW
42. During the process of raising steam in a boiler, when the pressure was 1.9 bar gauge the
temperature inside the boiler was 130°C and when the pressure was 6.25 bar gauge (0.625 MPag)
the temperature was 165°C. If the volume of the steam space is constant at 4.25 m³. Calculate the
mass of steam.
𝑚3
Steam Properties: At 130°C, P = 2.7 bar: vg = 0.6686 𝑘𝑔
A. 3.356 kg C. 5.356 kg
B. 4.356 kg D. 6.356 kg

43. A heat engine has the following specifications:

Power developed: 50 Kw
Fuel Burned per hour: 3 kg
Heating value of fuel: 75,000 kJ/kg
Temperature limits: 627°C and 27°C
A. Reality C. Impossible
B. Costly D. Cheaper
44. A 50 MW thermal plant has a thermal efficiency of 32% based on its combined output. If the plant
ℎ𝑟 𝑘𝐽
operates continuously (24𝑑𝑎𝑦) . How many tons of coal is burned per day at 30000 𝑘𝑔 to produce
the desired output. Take boiler efficiency as 85%, and how many m3 per hr sea water (SG = 1.05) is
𝑘𝐽
required is the condenser if Cpw =4.2 and ∆tw= 10°C.
𝑘𝑔−𝐾
𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑚3
A. 529.41 , 8,673.47 𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑚3
B. 321.45 𝑑𝑎𝑦
, 5,770.57 𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑚3
C. 457.98 , 7,890.97 𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑚3
D. 476.75 , 4,577.54 𝑑𝑎𝑦
𝑑𝑎𝑦
45. A boiler operates at 1.24 MPa abs and delivers dry and saturated steam, which is expanded to 100
kPa atmospheric pressure in a steam engine having a steam rate of 12 kg per horsepower hr.
Temperature of feedwater is 93°C. Find the Rankine vapor cycle efficiency.
A. 18 % C. 24 %
B. 19 % D. 32 %