Math Problem Statement
4 stroke, 4 cylinder engine running at 2200 rpm develops 70 kW of brake power. Given that brake thermal efficiency is 40%, CV is 44 MJ/kg, engine bore is 130 mm, stroke is 110 mm and efficiency,η is 80%. Find:
a) Indicated power,
b) IMEP,
c) Mass flow rate of fuel, mfuel,
d) Indicated thermal efficiency.
Answer:
a) Indicated power : Answer 1 Question 26 kW (1 decimal)
b) IMEP : Answer 2 Question 26 kPa (1 decimal)
c) Mass flow rate of fuel, mfuel : Answer 3 Question 26 kg/s (3 decimal)
d) Indicated thermal efficiency : Answer 4 Question 26 % (1 decimal)
Solution
Let's calculate each of the required values step by step.
Given:
- Number of cylinders () = 4
- Engine speed () = 2200 rpm
- Brake power () = 70 kW = 70,000 W
- Brake thermal efficiency () = 40% = 0.40
- Calorific value (CV) = 44 MJ/kg = 44,000 kJ/kg
- Engine bore () = 130 mm = 0.13 m
- Stroke () = 110 mm = 0.11 m
- Mechanical efficiency () = 80% = 0.80
Formulas:
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Indicated Power ():
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Indicated Mean Effective Pressure (IMEP): where:
- is the area of the piston =
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Mass Flow Rate of Fuel ():
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Indicated Thermal Efficiency ():
Calculations:
a) Indicated Power ():
Let's calculate this:
Answer 1: 87.5 kW
b) Indicated Mean Effective Pressure (IMEP):
First, calculate the area of the piston:
Now calculate the IMEP:
Let's calculate this:
Answer 2: 278.5 kPa
c) Mass Flow Rate of Fuel ():
Let's calculate this:
Answer 3: 0.004 kg/s
d) Indicated Thermal Efficiency ():
Let's calculate this:
Answer 4: 49.7 %
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Related Questions:
- How does mechanical efficiency affect the indicated power of an engine?
- What factors influence the indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP)?
- Why is brake thermal efficiency typically lower than indicated thermal efficiency?
- How does fuel mass flow rate correlate with brake power and efficiency?
- What impact does increasing the engine bore have on IMEP and power output?
Tip:
Regular monitoring of engine performance parameters like IMEP and fuel consumption can help in maintaining the engine's efficiency and detecting any potential issues early.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Thermodynamics
Internal combustion engines
Power calculations
Formulas
Indicated Power formula
IMEP formula
Mass flow rate formula
Indicated thermal efficiency formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced Engineering
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