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    Power Plant Engineering

    TUTORIAL

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    Kerbala University

    College of EngineeringMechanical Engineering Department

    Academic Year 2012 - 2013

    Class 4th Year Class

    Subject Power Plant Engineering

    Lecturer Dr. Raoof M. Radhi

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 01Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    Thermodynamic Review

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    1 – Explain the Temperature – entropy ( T-s ) diagram, defining all lines of significance,

    and state its use in dealing with a thermodynamic problems.

    2 – Repeat Q.1 for Enthalpy – entropy ( h – s ) diagram .

    3 - Repeat Q.1 for Pressure – enthalpy ( P – h ) diagram .

    4 – Define the following thermodynamic processes and terms :

    A - adiabatic - isentropic – isothermal – isobaric - polytropic

    B - saturation temperature – saturation line – latent heat – specific heat –critical point – interpolation -

    5 – Define each of the followings, and state the differences between them

    A – nozzle – diffuser – throttle

    B – pump – compressor – fan – turbine

    6 – Explain briefly the four laws of thermodynamics

    All groups required to answer the following questions :

    7 – convert the following units :

    lbm to kg - Btu to Joule - calorie to Joule - feet to meter - ft/s to m/s -

    inch to centimeter - psi to atm - Btu/lbm to kJ/kg - Btu/hr to kw - cu.ft to liter –

    8 – relate each of the following temperature units to each others :

    Deg. C - deg. F - deg. K - deg. R

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.02Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – define the following terms:

    Reversibility

    Irreversibility

    Isothermal process

    Adiabatic process

    Isentropic process

    Isobaric processPolytropic process

    2 – explain briefly with the aid a simple schematic

    and T-s diagram the principle of Carnot cycle.

    3 - explain briefly with the aid a simple schematic

    and T-s diagram the principle of Rankin cycle.

    4 - explain briefly with the aid a simple schematic

    and T-s diagram the principle of Brayton cycle.

    5 - explain briefly with the aid a simple schematic

    diagram the principles of hydro-power station.

    6 - explain briefly with the aid a simple schematic

    diagram the principles of nuclear power generation.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.03Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    The followings are general methods of

     power plant classification, discuss each

    one in details.

    Groups should answer the question

    number that corresponds to the groupnumber:

    1.  Status2.  Fuel type3.

     Capacity4.  Operation

    5.  Prime mover6 - Classify a specific power plant

    according to above methods anddiscuss in brief. 

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 04Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    Explain with a simple diagram the function of the

    following components of a power plant :

    1 – coal handling system.

    2 – ash handling system.

    3 – steam generating plant.

    4 – plant deaerating methods.

    5 – plant cooling arrangements.

    6 – flue gas expelling system.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.05

    Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4th year class 2012 – 2013

    A - PROBLEM STATEMENT: 

    Indicate whether the following states for water are in the liquid,

    saturation, or superheated region. Specify the quality of the states

    in the saturation region:

    State  P (kPa)  T (°C)  v (m3/kg) 

    1  1700  200  -- 2  1200  --  0.0010 

    3  --  75  3.0 

    4  500  202  -- 

    5  350  --  0.005 

    6 10000 311 ---

    B – SOLVE THE FOLLOWINGS :

    1 - At the beginning of a process, the thermometer reads 15 °F. You want to

    stop the experiment when the absolute temperature has doubled. What is the

    final temperature in degrees Celsius?

    2 - Determine the SI values for the following energy-related quantities: 1

    Btu/(ft2-hr), 13,000 Btu/lbm, and 50,000 Btu/h.

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    3 - The numerical values of the properties x, y are given. Linearly interpolate

    and obtain the specified property.

    x y

    110 1.2074

    115 1.031

    Find: y for x = 112.3

    4 - The numerical values of the properties x, y, and z are given. Linearly

    interpolate and obtain the specified property.

    x = 10 x = 50

    y z y z

    150 19.513 150 3.8894

    200 21.820 200 4.3561

    Find: z for x = 27 and y = 150

    5 - water at P = 0.08 MPa and h = 1000 kJ/kg. Find: T and v

    6 - Find the efficiency of an ideal engine working between the steam point

    and the ice point. 

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.06Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – Power plant actual output is ( 648000 MWhr ) , if the rated full capacity is (1000 MW).Find the plant capacity factor (CF) for plant operation of (30)days.

    ( anws : 0.9 )

    2 – A wind farm consists of (10) wind turbines , each of (2)MW full rated capacity. If the wind

    farm produces (43416)MWhr under certain operating conditions. Calculate the farm (CF)

    for a period of one year.( anws : 0.25 )

    3 – A /A hydro-power station uses (26) main generators of full rated output of (700)MW each,

    (2) auxiliary generators of (50)MW each. Find the plant (CF) if the actual output for

    one year was (79,47)TWhr.( anws : 0.4957 )

    B / What is the maximum power output of a plant if it’s annual actual generating power averaging (4.2)TWhr, and the capacity factor is (0.23).

    ( anws : 2080 MW )

    4 – The peak load on a power plant is (60 MW). The load having maximum demand of

    (30 , 20 , 10 , 14 )MW are connected to the plant. The capacity of the plant is (80 )

    MW and the annual load factor is (0.5). Estimate :a / the average load on the plant.

     b / energy supplied per year .c / the demand factor .

    d / the diversity factor .

    ( anws : 30MW , 262.8MW , 0.811 , 2.466 )

    5 – A / A plant having a rated capacity of (200MW) and maximum load is (100MW) .

    Find the plant utility factor if it’s load factor averaging (80 %) .

    ( anws : 0.4)B / Calculate the availability factor and the capacity factor of a plant operating

    under the following conditions :

    i – ready to operate during a particular week but held as stand-by.ii – operate at half rated power for one month .

    ( anws : ( 1.0 – 0.0 ) , ( 1.0 – 0.5 )

    6 – A hydro power plant is to be used as peak load plant at an annual load factor of

    (30 % ). The electrical energy obtained during the year is ( 750 x 105 )KWhr.

    Determine :

    i – max demandii – reserve capacity of the plant if the plant capacity factor is (24 %)

    (Anws : 28530 kW , 7137 kW )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 07Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – The maximum (peak) load on a thermal power plant of (60 MW) capacity is (50MW)

    at an annual load factor of (50 %) . The load having maximum demand of (25,20,8,5)MW are connected to the power plant . Determine :

    i – average load on the power plant iii – demand factor

    ii – energy generated per year . iv – diversity factor( anws : 25 MW , 219 x 10

    6 kWhr , 0.86 , 1.16 )

    2 – A steam power plant has an installed capacity of ( 120 MW) and maximum demandof ( 100 MW) . The coal consumption is ( 0.4 kg/kWhr), and cost of coal is (80 PU).

    The annual expenses of salaries and overhead charges are ( 50 x 105 PU). The power

     plant works at a load factor of ( 0.5) , and the capital cost of the plant is ( 4 x 105 PU)

    where interest rate and depreciation is ( 10 %) of capital cost . Determine the cost

    generation per kWhr .( anws : 0.0435 PU )

    3 - 15 electrical power consumption units each require (60)kW to operate, if (5 units, 10

    units , and 6 units) groups to operate for a period of (2hrs) in various time of the day.

    Determine :I – the connected load ii – maximum demand

    Iii – demand factor iv – daily load factor.

    ( anws : 900kW , 600kW , 66.67 % , 17.5 % ).

    4 - A power station has a maximum demand of (15)MW , a load factor of (0.7), a plantcapacity factor of (0.525) , and a plant use factor of (0.85) . Find :

    i – the daily energy produced .

    ii – the reserve capacity of the plant .

    ( anws : 252 x 103 kWhr , 5000kW )

    5 – The annual load on a (30)MW power plant is (25)MW. The PP supplies load having

    maximum demand of (10 , 8.5 , 5 , 4.5)MW . The annual load factor is (0.45) . Find:i – average load ii – energy supplied per year.

    iii – diversity factor iv – demand factor

    ( anws : 11.25 MW , 98.55 x 106  kWhr , 1.12 , 0.893 )

    6 - The maximum demand of generating station is (100)MW. The annual capital charge

    of transmission & distribution are (2.5 x 106 , 2 x 106)PU , their diversity factor is(1.3), and efficiency is (90 %).The generating station capital cost is (100)PU/annum/

    kW demand , plus (0.05)PU / kWhr supplied. Determine :

    i – yearly cost / kW demand

    ii – cost / kWhr supplied( anws : 111.538 PU , 0.0522 PU )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.08Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th year class 2012 – 2013

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    1. Find the efficiency of the Carnot’s engine working between the steam

     point and the ice point.(answ. : 26.81% )

    2. A Carnot’s engine whose temperature of the source is 400K takes 200

    calories of heat at this temperature and rejects 150 calories of heat to the

    sink. What is the temperature of the sink? Also calculate the efficiency of

    the engine. (answ. : 300K)

    3. A Carnot engine operates between 227°C and 127°C .If it absorbs 60* 104 

    calorie at high temperature, how much work per cycle can the engine

     perform? ( answ.: 50.4*104 J

    4. A Carnot engine absorbs 100J of heat from a reservoir at127°C and

    rejects 600J of heat during the cycle. Calculate (i) the efficiency of the

    engine (ii) the temperature of the sink and (iii) the amount of useful work

    done during each cycle? (answ. : 40% , 240 k , 400J )

    5 - A Carnot cycle is performed by air initially at 327°C.Each satge

    represents a compression or expansion in the ratio 1:6.Calculate(i) the lowest

    temperature (ii) efficiency of the cycle, given γ = 1.4? 

    (answ. : 293K , 51.2% )

    6. A Carnot heat engine device receives a heat transfer of 100 kJ of heat

    from a source at 100°C. If there is a heat transfer to 20°C, calculate the work

     produced and the thermal efficiency of the Carnot engine.

    ( answ. : 21.45 kJ , 21.4 % )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.09Mech. Eng. Dept – 4

    th  year. 2012 – 2013

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    q.1- A Carnot cycle running on a closed system . The temperature limits are 300 K and1000 K. If the work done by the system is (39.61 kJ) . Determine (a) the efficiency, (b)

    the heat supplied and heat rejected of the system . (ans:70% , 56.58kJ , 16.97 kJ)

    q.2 - A Carnot heat engine with an efficiency of 60% receives heat from a source at a

    rate of 3000 kJ/min, and rejects the waste heat to a medium at 300 K. Determine (a) the

     power that is generated by the engine, (b) the heat source temperature.(ans:30kw,750K)

    q.3 - What is the highest possible theoretical efficiency of a heat engine operating in a

    closed system with (1.5 kg) working fluid. The heat source is from hot reservoir of

    furnace gases at (2000 ºC) when the cooling water available at (10 ºC) . Also find

    the heat energy supplied and rejected , and the actual work done if the engine (η m )

    is ( 85 %) . (ans:87.54%,3426.5 , 560 , 2549.62 kJ)

    q.4 - A Carnot cycle operates between the temperature limits (140 , 500) ºF , if the heat

    supplied is (300 Btu/min) . Determine : a/thermal eff. b/ work & horsepower

    c/ heat rejected d/ ΔS during isothermal expansion. (ans: 37.5%, 112.5- 2.65 ,

    187.5Btu/min , 0.3125 Btu/R.min )

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    q.5 – A hot reservoir at (800 ºC) and cold reservoir at (15 ºC) , if Pmax is (210 bar) and

    Pmin is (1 bar). Assuming air is the working fluid. Calculate :

    i – the net work.

    ii – gross work.

    iii - the work ratio of the cycle

    iv – cycle efficiency

    (ans : 168 kJ/kg , 793.2 kJ/kg , 0.212 , 73.2 % )

    q.6  A Carnot cycle running on a closed system has 1.5 kg of air. The temperature limitsare 300 K and 1000 K, and the pressure limits are 20 and 1900 kPa. Determine (a) the

    efficiency, (b) the net work output. (ans : 70% , 101.85 kJ )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 10Mech. Eng. Dept – 4

    thyear . 2012 – 2013

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    Q.1 – A Carnot engine has a low temperature sink of (10 ºC) and max theoretical efficiencyof (38 %). By how much does the temperature of the high temperature source need

    to be increased to raise the efficiency to (50 %) .

    ( ans : Th1 = 183 ºC , Th2 = 293 ºC , ΔTh = 110 ºC )

    Q.2 - Find the efficiency of the Carnot engine working between the steam point and the ice

     point .( ans : 26.81 % )

    Q.3 – An inventor claims to have an engine that receives (100 Btu) of heat and produce

    (25 Btu) of useful work when operating between a source at (140 ºF)) and a receiver

    ( 0 ºF) . Is the claim a valid claim .

    Q.4 – In a Carnot cycle, the steam pressure varies between (30) and (0.04)bar . Calculate thenet (heat & work ) transferred and the cycle efficiency . Discuss your results .

    ( ans : 725 kJ/kg , 725 kJ/kg , 40.0 % )

    Q.5 – A steam power plant operates between boiler pressure of (42) bars and condenser

     pressure of (0.035)bar . Calculate the max theoretical efficiency of the plant .

    ( ans : 43.2 % )

    Q.6 – One kg of steam at (7)bar , entropy (6.5 lJ/kg.K) is heated reversibly at constant pressure until temperature is (250 ºC) . Calculate the heat supplied and show on

    T-s diagram the area which represent the heat flow .

    ( ans : 283 kJ/kg )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 11Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th  year 2012 – 2013

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    q.1 – Steam enters a turbine superheated at (6 MPa) and (680 ºK) , after expansion itexit the turbine at (0.1 MPa) with quality of (0.89) . The steam flow rate is (12)

    kg/s . Determine the power delivered by the turbine.

    ( ans : 9756 KW ).

    q.2 – Determine the flow rate required to produce (25 MW) of shaft power from a steam

    turbine in which the steam enters at (10 MPa & 720 ºK) , and exit at (5 kPa ) forthe following cases :

    i – ideal turbine .

    ii – turbine with ηis  = 96 %( ans : 19.53 kg/s , 20.34 kg/s )

    q.3 – If steam enters a turbine at (10 MPa & 800 ºK) , and exit at a quality of (0.91) and(100 kPa) . Determine the isentropic efficiency of the turbine .

    ( ans : 0.935 )

    q.4 – Consider a steam turbine in which the steam enters as superheated vapor at (800 ºK

    & 6 MPa) and exit at (0.1 MPa) . The flow rate of the steam is (15 kg/s), and the

    isenptropic efficiency of the turbine is (90 %) . Determine :i – the outlet state of the steam

    ii – the power produced by the turbine .

    ( ans :{T2 = 372.76 K , h2 = 2623.4 kJ/kg , s2 = 6.2207 kJ/kg.K , x = 0.9772} , 12949KW)

    q.5 – Steam enters a turbine as saturated vapor at (2MPa) , and exit at (101 kPa) with steam

    quality of (0.92). Determine :

    i – turbine isentropic efficiency .

    ii – how does the ( η is ) change if the exit pressure is decreased to (35 kPa) .

    ( ans : 0.6 , 0.71 )

    q.6 – State the Rankine cycle assumption , and determine it’s efficiency if the operating

    conditions are steam to the turbine at (40 bar & 400 ºC) , condenser pressure (0.05 bar).

    Draw the plant schematic and T-s diagrams .( ans : 37.8 % )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 12Mech. Eng. Dept. 4

    th year 2012 – 2013

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    Describe in details the power plant represented by each of thefollowing schematic diagrams , then draw it’s expected operation

    On a ( T-s ) diagram .

    1 – power plant ( A )

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    Describe in details the power plant represented by each of the

    following schematic diagrams , then draw it’s expected operation

    On a ( T-s ) diagram .

    2 – power plant ( B )

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    Describe in details the power plant represented by each of the

    following schematic diagrams , then draw it’s expected operation

    On a ( T-s ) diagram .

    3 – power plant ( C )

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    Describe in details the power plant represented by each of the

    following schematic diagrams , then draw it’s expected operation

    On a ( T-s ) diagram .

    4 – power plant ( D )

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    Describe in details the power plant represented by each of the

    following schematic diagrams , then draw it’s expected operation

    On a ( T-s ) diagram .

    5 – power plant ( E )

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    Describe in details the power plant represented by each of the

    following schematic diagrams , then draw it’s expected operation

    On a ( T-s ) diagram .

    6 – power plant ( F ) 

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.13Mech. Eng. Dept. 2012 – 2013

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    General Question :Study the diagrams below, and then give detailed description of what it might represent

    in terms of :

    a – overall view b – components shown

    c – flow lines

    d – operation

    1 –

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    2 –

    3 –

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    4 -

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    5 –

    6 –

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    8 –

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 14Mech. Eng. Dept. 2012 – 2013

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    Q.1/  In a steam power cycle, the steam supply is at (15 bar), and dry &saturated. The condenser pressure is (0.4 bar). Calculate :

    Carnot and rankine efficiencies ( neglect pump work)

    Q.2/  In a steam PP, pressure and temperature at turbine inlet are (20 bar and

    360 deg.C) respectively. Steam expand in the turbine to (0.08 bar), then

    enter the condenser, where it condenses to saturated liquid water. The pump

    feeds back the water into the boiler. Assume ideal process, find per kg of

    steam :

    I – net work

    ii- cycle efficiency

    Q.3/  A Rankine cycle operates between pressure (80 bar) and (0.1 bar). The

    max cycle temperature is (600 deg.C). If the turbine and pump efficiencies

    are (0.9 and 0.8) respectively. Calculate the specific work and cycle

    efficiency.

    Q.4/  A simple Rankine cycle works between pressures (28 bar and 0.06 bar).

    The initial conditions of steam being dry saturated. Calculate :

    i- cycle eff.ii – work ratio

    iii- specific steam consumption

    Q.5/ The adiabatic enthalpy drop across the prime mover of the Rankine

    cycle is (840 kJ/kg). The enthalpy of the steam supplied is (2940 kJ/kg). If

    the back pressure is (0.1 bar). Find the ( SSC , thermal eff.).

    Q.6/ A (35 kw) IP system engines consumes (284 kg/hr) at (15 bar) and (250

    deg C). If condenser pressure is (014 bar), determine: 

    i- final condition of steam.ii- Rankine eff.

    iii- relative eff.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 15Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th  year 2012 – 2013

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    1 – A steam power plant operates between boiler pressure of ( 42 bar ) and condenser pressure of ( 0.035 bar ). Calculate for these limits :

    i – cycle efficiency.

    ii – work ratio.iii – specific steam consumption.

    Do the above calculation for each of the following cases :

    a – carnot cycle using wet steam. ( anws : 0.432 , 0.739 , 4.9 kg/kw.hr ) b – rankine cycle with dry saturated steam at entery to turbine. (anws :0.368, 0.996 , 3.64)

    c – rankine cycle of ( b ) when expansion process has isentropic efficiency of ( 80% ).

    ( anws : 0.294 , 0.995 , 4.56 kg/kw.hr ).

    d – comments on your results .

    2 – Compare the Rankine cycle performance of ( Q.1b ) with that obtained when the steam is

    Superheated to ( 500° C ), neglecting the feed water pump work .( anws : Q.1 b : η = 36.8% , ssc = 3.64 kg/kw.hr  

    Q.2 : η = 39.9% , ssc = 2.71 kg/kw.hr ).

    3 – Calculate the thermal efficiency and specific steam consumption if re-heat is added to

    the plant of ( Q.2 ), where steam is just dry saturated at end of the first stage expansion,

    reheated to the intial temperature ( 500° C ) at the start of the second expansion stage .( anws : Q.1b : 36.8% , 3.64 kg/kw.hr -

    Q.2 : 39.9% , 2.71 kg/kw.hr -Q.3 : 41% , 2.14 kg/kw.hr )

    4- The Rankine cycle of ( Q.1b ) is modified to include one feedwater heater , calculate

    the thermal efficiency and specific steam consumption.( anws : 39.6% , 4.12 kg/kw.hr ).

    5- A feedwater heater of the open type is supplied with condensate at (0.1 bar) , andextracted steam from the turbine at ( p = 30 bar and x = 0.95). Calculate the flow rate

    of the extracted steam needed to just produce saturated feed water at heater outlet.

    ( ans : 0.414 kg ).

    6- Steam enters a turbine with isentropic efficiency of (0.78) at (12MPa) (400 ºC) , and

    (0.3 kg/s), and exit at (0.15 MPa) . Determine :i- actual power output. (ans : 187.1 KW)

    ii- actual outlet temperature. (ans : 111.37 ºC)

    iii-actual outlet fluid phase . (ans : x = 0.881)

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 16Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th  year 2012 – 2013

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    1 – In a regenerative steam cycle with two closed feedwater heater, steam supplied to the

    Turbine at ( P = 40 bar ) and ( T = 500° C ), steam is exhausted to the condenser at ( P=0.035

    Bar ). Steam conditions at the intermediate bleed points ( Pa = 10 bar , Ta = saturated )And ( Pb = 1.1 bar and Tb = saturated ) . Calculate :

    I – steam rates at the bleeding point ( a and b ).

    Ii – plant work output.Iii – plant thermal efficiency.

    ( anws : 0.147 kg/kg steam , 0.124 kg/kg steam , 1134.5 kj/kg , 42.3% ).

    2 – A steam turbine is used to drive a feed – water pump of a large utility boiler. A

    ( 17.78 kg/s ) of supercritical steam enters the turbine at ( 808.3 ° K ) and ( 23.26 MPa ).The steam exit the turbine at ( 5.249 kPa ) with quality of ( 0.9566 ) . Determine :

    i – the power produced by the turbine.ii – the turbine isenptropic efficiency .

    ( anws : 15.2 kw , 60% ).

    3 – Consider a steam power plant operating on the ideal regenerative Rankine cycle with

    OFWH . Steam enters the turbine at ( 15 MPa and 600° C ), and is condensed in the

    condenser at a pressure of ( 10 kPa ) . Some steam leaves the turbine at a pressure of( 1.2 MPa ) and enters the OFWH. Determine :

    i – the fraction of steam extracted fron turbine.ii – cycle thermal efficiency.

    ( anws : 0.227 , 46.3% ).

    4 – A steam power plant operating on the ideal Rankine cycle. The steam enters theturbine at ( 3 MPa and 350° C ), and is condensed in the condenser at pressure of

    ( 10 kPa ). Determine :

    i – thermal eff. of the power plant.ii – thermal eff. if steam is superheated to ( 600° C ) instead of ( 350° C ).

    iii – thermal eff. if the boiler pressure is raised to ( 15 MPa ) , while tuerbine inlet

    temperature remains at ( 600° C ).( anws : 0.335 , 0.373 , 0.43 )

    5 - Consider a steam power plant that operates on an ideal reheat-regenerative Rankine cyclewith one open feedwater heater, one closed feedwater heater and one reheater. Steam enters

    the turbine at ( 15 MPa ) and ( 600 C ) and is condensed in the condenser at a pressure of

    ( 10 kPa ) . Some heat extracted from the turbine at ( 4 MPa ) for the closed feedwater heater

    and the remaining steam is reheated at the same pressure to ( 600 C ). The extracted steamis completely condensed in the heater and is pumped to ( 15 MPa ) before it mixes with

    the feedwater at the same pressure. Steam for the open feedwater heater is extracted from

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      the low-pressure turbine at a pressure of ( 0.5 MPa ). ( 35 marks ) 

    i– draw the power plant schematic diagram .ii – draw the system Ts diagram .

    iii –determine the fraction of steam extracted from the turbine each time .

    iv –calculate cycle thermal efficiency.

    v- evaluate the boiler efficiency if the fuel mass rate is (350 kg/hr) and HHV is (33800kJ/kg).vi –calculate the steam specific consumption (kg/kw.hr) .

    vii – if (90 % ) generator efficiency, calculate the OPPHR when the site auxiliary

     power consumption is (3 ) of that totally generated.

    6 - 1 kg/s of hot superheated steam at 300 C is fed into the steam turbine at 2.5MPa. Theturbine is adiabatic. The exiting stream is at 0.1MPa, and is a saturated vapor at 100 C

    (just about to contain some condensed water). If 70% of the turbine rotational energy is

    used to drive a generator to convert to electrical energy, calculate the electrical output of

    this system.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College. Sheet No. 17

    Mech. Eng. Dept.- 3rd  year 2012 – 2013

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    Q.1 - Steam at a pressure of (15 bar) and (250 deg C) is expanded through a turbine at

    first to a pressure of (4 bar). It is then reheat at constant pressure to the initial temperatureof (250 deg C) and is finally expanded to (0.1 bar). Using Mollier chart, estimate the

    work done per kg of steam flowing through the turbine and amount of heat supplied

    during the process of reheat Assume all expansion processes to be isentropic.

    Q.2 - A steam power plant operates on a theoretical reheat cycle. Steam from boiler at(150 bar) and (550 deg C) expands through the high pressure turbine. It is reheated at a

    constant pressure of (40 bar) to (550 deg C) and expands through low pressure turbine toa condenser at (0.1 bar). Draw the (T-s ) and (h-s) diagrams of the cycle . Find :I – quality of steam at turbine exhaust.

    Ii – cycle efficiency

    Iii –steam rate in kg/kw.hr

    Q.3 - A turbine is supplied with steam at a pressure of (32 bar) and a temperature of(410 deg C). The steam then expands isentropically to a pressure of (0.08 bar). Find the

    dryness fraction at the end of expansion and thermal efficiency of the cycle.

    If steam is reheated at (5.5 bar) to a temperature of (395 deg C) and then expanded

    isentropically to a pressure of (0.08 bar), what will be the dryness fraction and thermalefficiency of the cycle.

    Q.4 - In a (15 MW) steam power plant operating on ideal reheat cycle, steam enters the

    HP turbine at (150 bar) and (600 deg C). The condenser is maintained at a pressure of

    (0.1 bar), if the moisture content at the exit of the LP turbine is (10.4%), assume steam to be reheated to the initial temperature, determine:

    i- reheat pressure.

    ii- thermal efficiencyiii- specific steam consumption

    iv-rate of pump work

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    Q.5 – Study the shown diagram and answer the questions below

    using the given data find :a – the value of (m1)

     b – the plant thermal efficiency

    U

    s.pointU

      P  T 1 1 5 MPa 600ºC

    2 4 MPa ?

    3 ? ?4 10 kPa ?

    Q.6 -

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College. Sheet No. 18

    Mech. Eng. Dept.- 3rd  year 2012 – 2013

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    Q.1 - A steam turbine is fed with steam having an enthalpy of (3100 kJ/kg). It moves out

    of the turbine with an enthalpy of (2100 kJ/kg). Feed heating is done at a pressure of (3.2 bar) with steam enthalpy of (2500 kJ/kg). The condensate from a condenser with an

    enthalpy of (125 kJ/kg) enters into the feed water. The quantity of bled steam is (11200

    kg/hr).Find the power developed by the turbine . Assume that the water leaving the feed heater

    is saturated liquid at (3.2 bar) and the heater is direct mixing type. Neglect pump work.

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    Q.2 - In a single heater regenerative cycle the steam enters the turbine at (30 bar), and(400 deg.C), and the exhaust pressure is (0.10 bar). The feedwater heater is adirect

    contact type which operates at ( 5 bar). Neglect pump work, Find :I – the efficiency and the steam rate of the cycle.

    ii- the increase in mean temperature as compared to the Rankine cycle with out

    regeneration of :a - heat addition

     b – efficiency

    c – steam rate

    Q.3 - Steam is supplied to a turbine at a pressure of (30 bar), and a temperature of (400deg.C), and is expanded adiabatically to a pressure of (0.04 bar). At a stage of turbine

    where pressure is (3 bar) a connection is made to a surface heater in which the feed water

    is heated by bled steam to a temperature of (130 deg.C). The condensed steam from thefeed heater is cooled in a drain cooler to (27 deg.C). The feed water passes through the

    drain cooler before entering the feed heater. The cooled drain water combines with the

    condensate in the well of the condenser. Assume no heat losses in the steam, calculate :

    i - mass of steam used for feed heating per (1 kg) of steam entering the turbine.ii - thermal efficiency of the cycle.

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    Q.4 - Steam is supplied to a turbine at (30 bar) and (350 deg.C). The turbine exhaust pressure is (0.08 bar). The main condensate is heated regeneratively in two stages bysteam bled from the turbine at (5 bar) and (1 bar) respectively. Calculate the masses of

    steam bled off at each pressure per kg of steam entering the turbine, and the theoretical

    thermal efficiency of the cycle.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.19Mech. Eng. Dept. 2012 – 2013

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    Q.1 –

    Q.2 –

    Q.3 -

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    Q.4 –

    Q.5 –

    Q.6 –Answer the followings :

    A - What is the relationship between water drum and super heater in regards to pressure?

    B - Name 8 considerations of installing an economizer?C - How do power plants practice reduced fuel consumption?

    D - Why do we have chemical treatment of feed water?

    E - What is high heating value and how is it different than low heating value.F - What do you find in flue gas analysis? Explain.

    G - Describe what is on a Mollier chart

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College. Sheet No. 20

    Mech. Eng. Dept.- 3rd  year 2012 – 2013

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q.1 - A steam power plant with inlet steam to the HP turbine at (90 bar , 500 º C) and

    condensation at (40 º C) produces (500 MW). It has one stage of reheat optimally placed

    which raises the steam temperature back to (500 º C). One closed feedwater heater withdrains cascaded back to the condenser receives bled steam at the reheat pressure, and the

    remaining steam is reheated and then expanded in the LP turbine. The HP and LP

    turbines have isentropic efficiencies of (92%, 90%) respectively. The isentropic

    efficiency of the pump is (75%). Use (TTD = - 1.6 º C), calculate :i – the mass flow rate of steam at turbine inlet in (kg/s)

    ii – the cycle efficiency

    iii – the cycle work ratio

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    Q.2 - An ideal steam power plant operates between (70 bar , 550 º C), and (0.075 bar). It

    has (7) feedwater heaters. Find the optimum pressure and temperature at which the

    heaters operate.

    Q.3 - In a power plant, the efficiencies of the electric generator, turbine (mechanical), boiler, cycle and the overall plant are (0.97, 0.95, 0.92, 0.42, and 0.33) respectively.

    What percentage of the total electricity generated is consumed in running the auxiliaries.

    Q.4 - A steam generator comprises a boiler, a superheater, an economizer, and an air

     preheater. The feewwater enters the economizer at (140 º C) and leaves as saturated

    liquid. Air is preheated from a temperature of (25 º C) to (250 º C). Steam leaves the

     boiler drum at (60 bar , 0.98 dry) and leaves the superheater at (450 º C). When using

    coal with CV of (25.2 MJ/kg) the rate of evaporation is (8.5 kg steam per kg coal and the

    AF ratio is (15) by mass. Neglecting heat losses and pressure drops, estimate the heattransfer per kg fuel in each component and the efficiency of the steam generator. What

    are the percentages of the total heat absorption taking place in the economizer, boiler, and

    superheater respectively. Assume Cp of air and water as (1.005 and 4.2) kJ/kg.k

    respectively.

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    Q.5 - Steam at (150 bar , 550 º C) is expanded in an HP turbine to (20 bar) when it is

    reheated to (500 º C) and expanded in LP turbines to condenser pressure of (0.075 bar).There are (5) feedwater heaters, one extraction from HP turbine at (50 bar), (3) FWH

    from LP turbine at (10 , 5 , 3 )bar, and one from LP turbine at (1.5 bar). The middle

    heater is the dearator and all others are closed heaters. Assume ideal conditions, take

    (TTD = 0) for all heaters, determine :i – the cycle efficiency

    ii – the feedwater temperature at inlet to the steam generator

    iii – the steam rateiv – the heat rate

    v – the quality of steam at turbine exhaust

    vi – the power output if the steam flow rate is (300 t/h)

    Q.6 - A textile factory requires (10 t / h) of steam for process heating at (3 bar) saturatedand (1000 kw) of power, for which a back pressure turbine of (70%) internal efficiency is

    to be used. Find the steam condition required at inlet of the turbine.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College. Sheet No. 21

    Mech. Eng. Dept.- 3rd  year 2012 – 2013

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q.1 - Steam at (40 bar , 500 º C) flowing at the rate of (5500 kg/hr) expands in a HPturbine to (2 bar) with isentropic efficiency 0f (83%). A continuous supply of steam at (2

     bar). (0.87) quality and a flow rate of (2700 kg/hr) is available from a geothermal energy

    source. This steam is mixed adiabatically with the HP turbine exhaust steam and thecombined flow then expands in a LP turbine to (0.1 bar) with an isentropic efficiency of

    (78%). Determine the power output and the thermal efficiency of the plant. Assume that

    (5500 kg/hr) of steam is generated in the boiler at (40 bar , 500 º C) from saturated

    feedwater at (0.1 bar).Had the geothermal steam not added, what would have been the power output and

    efficiency of the plant. Neglect pump work.

    Q.2 - In a cogeneration plant, the power load is (5.6 MW) and the heating load is

    (1.163 MW). Steam is generated at (40 bar , 500 º C) and is expanded isentropicallythrough a turbine to a condenser at a (0.06 bar). The heating load is supplied by

    extracting steam from the turbine at (2 bar) which condensed in the process heater tosaturated liquid at (2 bar) and then pumped back to the boiler. Neglecting pump work,

    compute :

    i – the steam generation capacity of the boiler in ( t/h)ii – the heat input to the boiler in (kW).

    iii – the fuel burning rate of the boiler in (ton/hr) if a coal of CV (25 MJ/kg) is burned

    and the boiler efficiency is (88%).

    iv – the heat rejected to the condenser.v – the rate of flow of cooling water in the condenser if the temperature rise of water is

    (6 º C).

    Q.3 - In a combined power and process plant the boiler generates (21000 kh/hr) of steam

    at a pressure of (17 bar) and temperature (230 º C). A part of the steam goes to a processheater consumes (132.56 kW), the steam leaving the process heater (0.957 dry) at (17

     bar) being throttled to (3.5 bar). The remaining steam flows through an HP turbine which

    exhausts at a pressure of (3.5 bar). The exhaust steam mixes with the process steam

     before entering the LP turbine which develops (1337.5 kW). At the exhaust, the pressureis (0.3 bar) and the steam is (0.912 dry). Draw the line and T-s diagrams of the plant and

    determine :i – the steam quality at the exhaust of the HP turbine.ii – the power developed by the HP turbine

    iii – the isentropic efficiency of the HP turbine.

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    Q.4 - A mercury cycle is superposed on the steam cycle operating between the boileroutlet conditions at (40 bar and 400 ºC) and the condenser temperature (40 ºC). The heat

    released by mercury condensing at (0.2 bar) is used to impart the latent heat of

    vaporization to the water in the steam cycle. Mercury enters the mercury turbine as

    saturated vapor at (10 bar). Compute :i – Kg of mercury per Kg water.

    ii – the efficiency of the combined cycle.

    Q.5 - Calculate the ideal efficiency of a binary vapor cycle. The steam cycle operates

     between pressures (30 and 0.04) bar, and uses a superheat temperature of (450 deg.C).

    The mercury (Hg) cycle works between pressures (14 and 0.1) bar. The (Hg) entering theturbine in a dry saturated conditions.

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    Q.6 - A binary vapour cycle operates on mercury and steam. Standard mercury vapour

    at (4.5 bar) is supplied to the mercury turbine, from which it exhausts at (0.04 bar). Themercury condenser generates saturated steam at (15 bar) which is expanded in a steamturbine to (0.04 bar).

    i- determine the overall efficiency of the cycle.

    ii- if (48000 kg/hr) of steam flows through the steam turbine, what is the flow through the

    mercury turbine.iii- assuming that all processes are reversible, what is the useful work done in the binary

    vapour cycle for the specific steam flow.

    iv- if the steam leaving the mercury condenser is superheated to a temperature of (300deg C) in a superheater located in the mercury boiler and if the internal efficiencies of the

    mercury and steam turbines are (0.84 & 0.88) respectively. Calculate the overall

    efficiency of the cycle.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

     ALL TUTORIAL GROUPS SHOULD ATTEMPT TO

    SOLVE PROBLEM Q.7  

    Q.7 – In a cogeneration binary cycle, superheated steam enters the turbine with a massflow rate of (5 kg/s) at (40 bar & 440 ºC) and expands isentropically to (1.5 bar). Half of

    the flow is extracted at (1.5 bar) and used for industrial process heating. The remainingsteam passes through a heat exchanger which serves as the boiler of the refrigerant-R12

    cycle and as the condenser for the steam cycle. The condensate leaves the heat exchanger

    as saturated liquid at (1 bar), where it is combined with the return flow from the industrial process at (60 ºC) and (1 bar), before being pumped isentropically back to the steam

    generator. The refrigrenet-R12 cycle is an ideal Rankine cycle with refrigerant entering

    the turbine at (16 bar & 100 ºC) and the saturated liquid leaving the condenser at (9bar).

    Determine :i – the rate of heat transfer in the steam generator.

    ii – the net power output of the binary cycle.

    iii – the rate of heat transfer to the industrial process.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College. Sheet No. 22

    Mech. Eng. Dept.- 3rd  year 2012 – 2013

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q.1 - To provide a natural draught a chimney of height (16 m) is used. Take ambient

    temperature as (20 deg C), calculate :

    I – the draught in mm of water when the temperature of the chimney gases is such thatthe mass of the gases discharged is maximum.

    II- If the temperature of flue gases does not exceed (350 deg C) find air suppled per kg of

    fuel, when discharge is maximum.[ ans. : (9.638 mm) , (15.87 kg/kg coal) ]

    Q.2 - With a chimney of height (45 m), the temperature of flue gases with natural

    draught was (370 deg C). The same draught was developed by induced draught fan and

    the temperature of the flue gases was (150 deg C). Mass of the flue gases formed is (25)kg/kg of coal fired. The boiler house temperature is (35 deg C). Assuming (Cp=1.004

    kJ/kg.K) for the flue gases determine the efficiency of the chimney.[ ans. : (0.2 %) ]

    Q.3 - Determine the height and diameter of the chimney used to produce a draught for a boiler which has an average coal consumption of (1800 kg/hr) and flue gases formed per

    kg of coal fired are (14 kg). The temperature of ambient air and flue gases are (35 and

    310) deg.C respectively. Assume actual draught is (80 %) of theoretical. The pressurelosses through the system are given below :

    Pressure loss in fuel bed = 7 mm of waterPressure loss in boiler flues = 7 mm of water

    Pressure loss in bends = 3 mm of water

    Pressure loss in chimney = 3 mm of water

    Pressure head equivalent to velocity of flue gases passing through the chimney = 1.3 mmof water.

    [ ans. : (53.88 m) , (1.478 m) ]

    Q.4 - A chimney has a height of (24 m). The ambient temperature is (25 deg C).

    Temperature of flue gases passing through the chimney is (300 deg C). If the air flow

    through the combustion space is (20 kg/kg fuel burnt), find the followings :I – the theoretical draught in mm of water.

    II – velocity of the flue gases passing through the chimney if (50 %) of the theoretical

    draught is lost in friction at the grate and passage.[ ans. : (12.9 mm H2O) , (13.99 m/s) ]

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    Q.5 - Calculate power of a motor required to drive a fan which maintains a draught of (54

    mm) of water under the following conditions for (i) induced draught fan, (ii) forceddraught fan :

    Temp. of flue gases leaving the boiler in each case (Tg) = 240 deg C

    Temp. of air in the boiler house (Ta) = 20 deg C

    Air supplied per kg of fuel in each case (ma) = 18.5 kgMass of coal burnt per hour (M) = 1820 kg

    Efficiency of the fan (ƞf ) = 82 %

    [ ans. : (8.78 kW) , (5.014 kW) ]

    Q.6 - How much air is used per kg of coal burnt in a boiler having chimney of (32.3 m)

    height to create a draught of (19 mm) of water column when the temperature of the flue

    gases in the chimney is (370 deg C) and the temperature of the boiler house is

    (29.5 deg C).[ ans. : 18.52 kg/kg coal ]

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College. Sheet No.23

    Mech. Eng. Dept.- 3rd  year 2012 – 2013

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Q.1 - The following readings were obtained during a boiler trial of (6 hrs) duration :

    Mean steam pressure = 12 bar ; Mass of steam generated = 40000kg ; Mean dryness

    fraction = 0.85 ; Mean feed water temperature = 30 ° C ; Coal used = 4000 kg ; Coal

    CV = 33400 kJ/kgCalculate :

    i – factor of equivalent evaporation

    ii – equivalent evaporation from and at (100 ° C)

    iii – efficiency of the boiler.[ans . : (1.045) , (10.45 kg steam/kg fuel) , (70.65 %) ]

    Q.2 - A steam generator evaporates (18000 kg/hr)of steam at (12.5 bar) and a quality of(0.97) from feed water at (105 ° C), when coal is fired at the rate of (2040 kg/hr). If thehigher CV of the coal is (27400 kJ/kg), find :

    i – the heat rate of the boiler in kJ/hr

    ii – the equivalent evaporation

    iii – the thermal efficiency.[ans . : (4.1146 x 10**7 kJ/hr) , (8.936 kg steam/kg fuel) , (73.61 %) ]

    Q.3 - The following data refer to a boiler plant consisting of an economizer, a boiler anda super-heater..:

    Mass of water evaporated per hour = 5940 kg

    Mass of coal burnt per hour = 675 kgL.C.V of coal = 31600 kJ/kg

    Pressure of steam at boiler stop valve = 14 bar

    Temperature of feed water entering the economizer = 32 ° C

    Temperature of feed water leaving the economizer = 11 ° C

    Dryness fraction of steam ( leaving boiler- entering super-heater) = 0.96

    Temperature of steam leaving super-heater = 260 ° C

    Specific heat of superheated steam = 2.33 kJ/kg.K

    Determine :i – percentage of heat in coal utilized in economizer, boiler, and super-heater

    ii – overall efficiency of boiler plant.

    [ans. : (9.66 ; 65.7 ; 6.34)% , 81.79 % ]

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    Q.4 - The following observations were made during the trial of a boiler plant consisting

    of a battery of (6) Lancashire boiler and an economizer :

    CV of coal/kg (29915 kJ); mass of feed water/kg dry coal (9.1 kg); equivalentevaporation from and at (100 ° C) per kg of dry coal (9.6 kg); temp. of feed water to

    economizer (12 ° C); temp. of feed water to boiler (105 ° C); air temp.(13 ° C); temp. of

    flue gas entering economizer (370 ° C); mass of flue gas entering economizer (18.2 kg/kgcoal); mean specific heat of flue gas (1.046 kJ/kg.C);

    Find :

    i – the efficiency of the boiler aloneii - the efficiency of the economizer alone

    iii- the efficiency of the whole boiler plant.

    [ ans . : (72.4 %) , (52.1 %) , (84.2 %) ]

    Q.5 - An oil fuel with a lower calorific value of (44700 kJ) is burnt in a boiler withair/fuel ratio of (20). Neglecting ash, calculate the maximum temperature attained in thefurnace of the boiler. Assume that whole of the heat combustion is given to the products

    of combustion and their average specific heat is (1.08). Take boiler room temperature as

    (38 ° C).

    [ans. : (2009 °C) ]

    Q.6 - In a boiler test (1250 kg) of coal are consumed in (24 hrs). The mass of water

    evaporated is (13000 kg) and mean effective pressure is (7 bar). The feed water

    temperature was

    (40 ° C), heating value of coal is (30000 kJ/kg). The enthalpy of (1 kg) of steam at

    (7 bar) is (2570.7 kJ). Determine :i - equivalent evaporation per kg of coal.

    ii - efficiency of the boiler.

    [ ans. : (11.075 kg) , (83.3 %) ]

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No.24Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4th class 20012 – 2013

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    1 – The velocity of steam leaving the nozzles of an impulse turbine is ( 900 m/s ) and the

    nozzle angle is ( 20° ). The blade velocity is ( 300 m/s ) and the blade velocity coefficientis ( 0.7 ) . Calculate for a mass flow of ( 1 kg/s ) and symmetrical blading :

    i – blade inlet angle.

    ii – the driving force on the wheel.iii – the axial force .

    iv - – the diamgram horsepower .

    v – the diagram efficiency.( anws : 29.24° , 927.7 N , 92.3 N , 278.3 KW , 68.7% )

    2 – In an impulse steam turbine , steam is accelerated through the nozzle from rest. It enters

    the nozzle at ( 9.8 bar ) dry saturated. The height of the blade is ( 10 cm ) and the nozzle

    angle is ( 15° ). The mean blade velocity is ( 144 m/s ), and the blade velocity ratio is (0.48),

    the blade velocity coefficient is ( 0.97 ), nozzle efficiency is ( 92% ), blade angles at inlet andoutlet are equal, and the wheel rotational speed is ( 3000 rpm ). Find :

    i – isentropic heat drop.ii – energy lost in the nozzle and moving blade due to friction.

    iii – energy lost due to finite velocity of steam leaving the stage .

    iv – mass flow rate.v – power developed per stage .

    vi – diagram efficiency.

    vii – stage efficiency .( anws : 48.9 KJ/kg , 0.83 KJ/kg , 3.2 KJ/kg , 112.95 kg/s , 4682 KW , 92.16% , 84.78% )

    3 – An impulsive stage of a steam turbine is supplied with dry saturated steam at ( 14.7 bar ).The stage has a single row of moving blades running at ( 3600 rpm ), the mean diameter of the

     blade disc is ( 0.9 m ). The nozzle angle is ( 15° ), and the axial component of the absolute

    velocity leaving the nozzle is ( 93.42 m/s ), the height of the nozzle at their exit is ( 100 mm ).

    The nozzle efficiency is ( 0.9 ), and the blade velocity coefficient is ( 0.966 ). The exit angle ofthe moving blade is ( 2° ) greater than the inlet. Determine :

    i – blade inlet and outlet angles .

    ii – isentropic heat drop in the stage .iii - stage efficiency.

    iv – power developed by the stage.

    ( anws : 29.5° , 31.5° , 196.82 KJ/kg , 0.66.2 , 17579.4 KW )4 – In a simple steam impulse turbine, steam leaves the nozzle with a velocity of ( 1000 m/s )

    at an angle of ( 20° ) to the plan of rotation. The mean blade velocity is ( 60% ) of velocity

    of maximum efficiency. If the diagram efficiency is ( 70% ), and the axial thrust is ( 39.24 N per kg/s steam ). Calculate :

    i – blade angles . ( graphical solution ).

    ii – blade velocity coefficient.

    iii – heat lost due to friction in KJ/kg.( anws : measured from V.diagram , .89 , 55.94 KJ/kg/s )

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    5 – The data for steam turbine operating conditions are given as follows :

    turbine speed 1800 rpm

    steam mass flow 0.5 x 106

    kg/hr

    inlet steam is saturated at inlet pressure of 6.9 MPa

    outlet steam pressure 2.76 MPanozzle velocity coefficient 0.97

     blade inlet angle αi 13 degree

    V b / Vai  (cos2αi ) / 2

     blade velocity coefficient 0.92

    KE of steam leaving last stage is lost

     blade velocity 70 m/s

     blading is symmetrical

    mean diameter fo all stages constant

    ( windage + leakage ) losses 3.5 %

    Determine :i – blading efficiency

    ii – stage efficiency

    iii – number of stagesiv – actual power output

    ( ans : 0.9137 , 0.828 , 16 , 19.36 )

    6 – Draw a scale velocity diagram for a steam turbine having the following conditions :

    αi  15 deg.

    βe 22 deg

     blade velocity coeff. 0.91 blade velocity 350 m/s

    turbine speed 3600 rpm

     Nozzle velocity coeff. 0.96

    V b / Vai  (cos2αi ) / 2

    Determine the followings by making your own assumption :

    i – stage efficiencyii – stage power

    iii – flow cross section area

    iv – friction losses.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 25Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th  year 2012 – 2013

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    1 – At a particular ring of a reaction turbine, the blade speed is ( 67 m/s ), and therate of steam flow is ( 4.54 kg/s ). The steam is dry saturated at ( 1.373 bar ). Bothe

    fixed and moving blades have inlet and exit angles of ( 35° & 20° ) respectively.

    Determine :

    i – power developed by the pair of rings.

    ii – heat drop if the steam expands with efficiency of ( 80% ) .

    ( anws : 64.47 KW , 80.58 KJ/kg )

    2 – Stage of a reaction turbine blading delivers dry saturated steam at ( 2.7 bar )

    from a fixed blades at ( 90 m/s ). The mean blade height is ( 40 mm ), and themoving blade exit angle is ( 20 ° ). The axial velocity of the steam is ( ¾ ) of the

     blade velocity. Steam is supplied to the stage at the rate of ( 9000 kg/hr ). Calculate :

    i – the wheel speed

    ii – the diagram power.

    iii - The diagram efficiency.

    iv - Enthalpy drop of the steam in the stage .

    ( answ : 1822.8 rpm , 13.14 KW , 78.7% , 5.26 KJ/kg )

    3 – Steam at ( 15 bar ) and ( 350° C ) is expanded through ( 50% ) reaction turbineto a pressure ( 0.14 bar ). The stage efficiency is ( 78% ) for each stage, where

    expansion is carried out in ( 20 ) stages. The diagram power is ( 12000 KW ), and

    assuming that the stages all develop equal work. At a specified stage , [ the pressure

    is ( 1 bar ), steam is dry saturated, exit blade angles is ( 20° ), blade speed ratio is (

    0.7 ), and the blade height is ( 1/12 ) of the blade diameter ] . Calculate :

    i – flow of steam.

    ii – blade diameter.

    iii – rotor wheel speed .

    ( anws : 75790 kg/hr , 0.895 m , 2779.43 rpm )

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    4- A 50% reaction turbine having inlet steam entry angle is (20º), the absolute

    steam inlet speed is (240 m/s) and the blade mean velocity is (210 m/s), assuming

    diagram symmetry ,

    i- draw scaled velocity diagram.

    ii- calculate power developed.

    iii- find the blade efficiency.

    5- 12 successive stages of a reaction turbine have blades relative inlet and outlet

    angle of (80º and 20º )respectively. The mean diameter of the blade row is (1.2 m),

    and the speed of rotation is (3000 rpm). If the axial velocity is constant throughout

    the stages. The steam inlet conditions are (10 bar, 250º C), and the outlet pressure is

    (0.2 bar). Find :

    i- enthalpy drop per stage

    ii- the overall efficiency

    (ans. : 40.4 kJ/kg , 0.731 )

    6- A reaction turbine runs at (300 rpm) and it’s steam consumption is ( 16500

    kg/hr). The pressure of steam at certain pair is (1.765 bar), and it’s dryness fraction

    Is (0.9) and the power developed by the pair is (3.31 kW). The discharge blade tip

    Angle both for fixed and moving blade is (20º) and the axial velocity of flow is

    (0.72) of the mean moving blade velocity. Find the drum diameter and the blade

    height. Take the tip leakage as (8%), but neglect area blocked by blade thickness.

    ( ans. : 1.03 m , 0.1 m )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 26Mech. Eng. Dept. 4

    th class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – In a gas turbine unit, air is drawn in at ( 1.02 bar ) and ( 15° C ), and is compressedto ( 6.12 bar ). If maximum temperature is limited to ( 800° C ). Calculate for the ideal

    constant pressure cycle :

    i - thermal efficiencyii – work ratio.

    ( anws : 0.402 , 0.55 )

    2 – Calculate the thermal efficiency and the specific work output of a simple gas turbine

     plant operating on the Joule cycle. The max and min temperatures of the cycle are ( 1000°K)

    and ( 288° K ) respectively. The pressure ratio is ( 6 ) and the isentropic efficiency of

    the compressor and turbine are ( 0.85 and 0.9 ) respectively.

    ( anws : 27.7% , 135 KJ/kg )

    3 – A gas turbine uses Joule cycle principles. The inlet pressure and temperature to the compressorare ( 1 bar ) & ( -10 ºC) respectively. After constant pressure heating, the pressure and

    temperature are ( 7 bar & 700 ºC) respectively. The flow rate of air is ( 0.4 ) kg/s . Calculate :

    i – cycle efficiencyii – heat transfer into the heater

    iii – net power output.

    ( ans. : 0.427 , 206.7 kW , 88.26 kW )

    4 – A gas turbine uses Brayton cycle. The pressure ratio is (6). The inlet temperature to thecompressor is (10 ºC). The flow rate of air is (0.2 kg/s). The temperature at inlet to turbine is

    (950 ºC) . Calculate :

    i – the cycle efficiency

    ii – heat transfer into heateriii – net power output

    ( ans. : 0.4 , 150.95 kW , 60.38 kW )

    5 - A gas turbine expands gas from (1 MPa) pressure and (600 ºC) to (100 kPa ) pressure. The

    isentropic efficiency is (0.92). The mass flow rate is ( 12 kg/s). Calculate the exit temperature and

    the power output.( ans.: 485.6 deg.K , 4672 kW )

    6 - A compressor stage working on air at (1 bar & 25 ºC) has a work output of (17 kJ/kg), and anisentropic efficiency of (0.9). Calculate the pressure at compressor outlet.

    ( ans. : 1.21 bar )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 27Mech. Eng. Dept. 4

    th class 2012 – 2013

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    1 - An air standard Brayton cycle operates between temperature limits(T1 , T3) minimum and maximum temperature respectively. Show that the

    optimum pressure ratio for maximum specific output is given by

    rp = (T3 /T1)γ/ (2 ( γ -1 ))

     

    2 – An air standard Brayton cycle operates between temperature limits

    (T1 , T3) minimum and maximum temperature respectively. Show that

    heating of compressed air by exhaust gas from the turbine will not bepossible when

    rp > (T3 /T1)γ/ (2 ( γ -1 ))

    3 – Drive an expression for the work input to a two stage compression

    with complete inter-cooling, stating the condition that must be applied to

    achieve the required results .

    4 – In a gas turbine cycle with reheating, show for maximum work output

    that :

    rpi  = √ rp.total 

    5 - A gas turbine plant consist of two compressor stages with perfect

    inter-cooling between the stages. The pressure ratio is the same for both

    stages, and the overall pressure ratio is (r  p ). The temperature of air at inlet

    to the compressor is (T1). If the maximum temperature of the cycle is(T3). The expansion is carried out in a single stage turbine, show that the

    specific output will be maximum when

    rp = (T3 /T1)⅔(γ/ ( γ -1 ))

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    6 – Do a complete comparison of the following cycles with the ideal

    Brayton cycle in-terms of thermal efficiency and specific work output :

    I - gas turbine cycle with regeneration.ii – gas turbine cycle with reheating .

    iii – gas turbine cycle with inter-cooling .

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 28Mech. Eng. Dept. 4

    th class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – A gas turbine unit working on standard Brayton cycle. The pressure ratio is (6.5),

    air enters compressor at ( 1.03 kg/cm2

    ) and (25 ºC). The maximum cycletemperature is (850 ºC). Calculate :

    i – specific output

    ii – cycle efficiency

    iii – power output for mass flow rate of (8 kg/s)

    ( ans : 256.2 kJ/kg air , 41.5% , 2049.6 kW )

    2 – A gas turbine used for electrical power generation plant. The shaft power

    supplied to the generator is ( 34.46 KW ). Combustion products enters turbine at (

    1530° K ) and exit at ( 720° K ) with a flow rate of ( 122.2 kg/s ). Approximating

    combustion products to air properties , estimate the fraction of turbine power used to

    generate electricity. Comments on your results .

    ( anws : 30% )

    3 – A gas turbine uses pressure ratio of (7.5). The inlet temperature and pressure are

    (10 ºC and 105 kPa). The temperature after heating in the combustion chamber is

    (1300 ºC). Assuming isentropic compression and expansion . For unit mass rate,

    calculate the ideal efficiency if no regenerator is used, and compare it to the thermal

    efficiency when regenerator of (0.88) effectiveness is used. Consider ( Cpa =

    1.005kJ/kg.k ), (Cpg = 1.15 kJ/kg.k), ( γ = 1.4 for air ), and ( index k = 1.33 forexhaust gas ) .

    ( ans.: 0.438 , 0.693 )

    4 - A gas turbine power plant operates on a simple Brayton cycle with air as the

    working fluid. The air enters the turbine at 1 MPa and 1000 K and leaves at 125 kPa,

    610 K. Heat is rejected to the surroundings at a rate of 8000 kW and air flow rate is

    25 kg/s. Assuming a compressor efficiency of 80%, determine the net power output.

    How would the net power be affected if the compressor efficiency dropped to 75%?

    ( ans. : 3310 kW , 2594 kW )

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    5 -  A Brayton cycle with regeneration and air as the working fluid operates on a

     pressure ratio of (8 ) . The minimum and maximum temperatures of the cycle are

    300 and 1200 K. The adiabatic efficiencies of the turbine and the compressor are

    80% and 82% respectively. The regenerator effectiveness is 65%. Determine (a) the

    thermal efficiency, (b) net power output , and (c) how would the answers change if

    the regenerator effectiveness were increased to 75%?

    (ans. : 148.8 kW , 28.2 % , 148.8 kW , 29.5 % )

    6 – A gas turbine draws in air from atmosphere at ( 1bar & 10º ) and compresses it to

    (5bar)

    With an isentropic efficiency (80%). The air is heated to (1200 k)at constant

     pressure and then expand through two stages in series back to (1 bar). The HP

    turbine is connected to the compressor and produces just enough power to drive it.

    The LP turbine is connected to external load and

    Produces (80 kW) of power. Both turbines have isentropic efficiency of (85%).Calculate :

    i- air mass rate.

    ii- inter-stage pressure of turbine

    iii-cycle thermal efficiency

    (ans. : 0.423 kg/s , 2.29 bar , 23.2% )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 29Mech. Eng. Dept. 4

    th class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – A gas turbine draws air from atmosphere at (1bar & 15 ºC) and compresses it to (4.5 bar) withan isentropic efficiency 0f (0.82). The air is heated to (1100 ºK) at constant pressure and then

    expanded through two stages in series back to (1 bar). The HPT drives the compressor and the LPT

     produces (100 kW) for external use. The isentropic efficiencies for both turbines are (0.85). Neglecting the increase in mass due to the addition of fuel. Calculate :

    i– air mass rate

    ii – cycle thermal efficiency.( ans. : 0.642 kg/s , 20.1% )

    2 –A gas turbine power generating plant has two turbines, one to drive the compressor and the

    other to drive the generator. The compressor takes in air at (27 ºC) and compresses it according to

    a pressure ratio of (6). Compressed air is then passed through the combustion chamber where itstemperature is raised to (1050 ºK). Pressure ratios for both turbines are (6). If only sufficient hot

    gases is passed through the turbine to drive the compressor, and the isentropic efficiencies for boththe compressor and the turbines are (0.85). Calculate :

    I – the fraction of hot gases passing through the compressor’s turbine.

    Ii – power output of the turbine driving the generator per kg of air.Iii – plant efficiency.

    (Ans. : 0.66 , 122.3 kW , 23.69% )

    3 – A gas turbine operating on Brayton cycle between pressure range of ( 0.098 and 0.49 MN/m2).

    Compressor takes in air at (300 ºK) and compresses it to the maximum pressure limits withisentropic efficiency of (82%). If (0.013 kg) of fuel having LHV of ( 42000 kJ/kg) is supplied per

    (kg of air ). If the turbine isentropic efficiency is ( 86%) , calculate :

    i – power output per kg of air

    ii –the ideal thermal efficiency of the unitiii – the actual thermal efficiency of the plant

    iv – the unit relative efficiency

    (ans. : 125 kJ/kg air , 37% , 22.5% , 60.8% )

    4 – A gas turbine unit has a pressure ratio of ( 6 ) and max cycle temperature of ( 600° C ).

    The isentropic efficiency of the compressor and turbine are ( 0.82 and 0.85 ) respectively.air enter the compressor at ( 15° C ) and ( 15 kg/s ). Calculate:

    i - the power output in ( KW ) of an electric generator geared to the turbine.

    ii - the plant thermal efficiencyiii – the work ratio of the plant

    ( anws : 920 KW , 15.8% , 0.206 ).

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    5 – In a gas turbine plant the air pressure and temperature before compression are ( 1.01 kg/cm2

    and 28 ºC). The ratio of max to min pressures is (3.5), and the temperature of gas beforeexpansion in the turbine is ( 700 ºC). If the isentropic efficiencies of the compressor and the

    turbine are ( 80% & 85%) respectively. Calculate :

    i – turbine exhaust temperature.

    ii – cycle thermal efficiencyiii – percentage change in plant thermal efficiency if regenerator of (0.7) effectiveness is added to

    the plant.

    (ans. : 724 ºK , 17% , 56.47% increase )

    6 – A gas turbine unit takes in air at ( 17° C) and ( 1.01 bar ), the pressure ratio is ( 8 ).

    The compressor is driven by the HP turbine , and the LP turbine drives a separate powershaft. The isentropic efficiencies of the compressor, the HP turbine and the LP turbine

    are ( 0.8 , 0.85 , and 0.83 ) respectively. Considering max temperature (650° C) Calculate :

    i – pressure and temperature of the gases entering the power turbine.

    ii – the net power developed by the unit per kg/s mass flow.

    iii – the work ratio.iv – the thermal efficiency.

    ( anws ; 620.5°K , 1.65 bar , 74.5 KW , 0.201 , 19.1% )

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 30Mech. Eng. Dept. 4

    th class 2012 – 2013

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    DRAW THE SCHEMATIC AND T-s DIAGRAMS OFTHE FOLLOWING GAS TURBINE CYCLES :

    1 – Closed cycle with separate power turbine , two combustion chambers

    and regeneration. The hot gases flows in series through the turbines .

    2 – Closed tandem cycle having two stages of compression and expansion

    with reheating , regeneration and inter-cooling.

    3 – Open cycle with separate power turbine , two combustion chamber

    and regeneration. The hot gases flows in parallel through the turbines.

    4 – Single shaft closed cycle constant pressure combustion with reheat

    and regeneration.

    5 – Closed compound two stages of compression and expansion with

    regeneration and

    inter-cooling.

    6 – Single shaft closed cycle constant pressure combustion with multistage compression and inter-cooling.

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 31

    Mech. Eng. Dept. 4th

     year 2012 – 2013

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    1 – Estimate the flow rate of air and specific fuel consumption(gm/kW.hr) of a gas turbine plant when it is developing (410 kW)

    out put with a ( r  p = 4). The isentropic efficiency of the

    compressor and turbine are both (84%). The fuel LHV of

    (42000kJ/kg ). The gas leaves the turbine at (580 ºC). Atmospheric

    conditions are ( 1bar and 25ºC). Assume [Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg.k and

    γ = 1.4] for air  Into compressor , and {Cp = 1.108 kJ/kg.k and γ = 1.39} for gas 

    In combustion chamber.i- estimate air flow rate ii- specific fuel consumption (gm/kW.hr)

    iii- plant efficiency

    (Ans. : 2.228 kg/s , 363.8 gm/kW.hr , 23.6 %)

    2 – An open cycle gas turbine plant consists of a compressor ,

    combustor, turbine and regenerator. Air is compressed from ( 1.01

    kg/cm2

    and 20 ºC) to (6.5 kg/cm2). Heat is added to increase the

    temperature to (770 ºC). Expansion takes place in the turbine after

    which the gas passes through the regenerator. Pressure loss in the

    air side of the regenerator together with the combustion chamber is

    (0.07 kg/cm2), and the gas side of the regenerator is (0.05 kg/cm

    2).

    If the regenerator thermal ratio is (0.6), and the gas leave the

    regenerator at pressure of (1.05 kg/cm2). The process in the

    compressor and turbine assumed isentropic, and [Cp = 1.005

    kJ/kg.k and γ = 1.4]. Calculate the plant specific output andefficiency.

    Ans. : 208.73 kJ/kg air , 44.6 %

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    3- A gas turbine plant of (800 kW) capacities, takes the air at ( 1.01

     bar and 15ºC). The pressure ratio of the cycle is (6), and the max

    temperature is limited to (700 ºC). A regenerator of (75%)

    effectiveness is added in the plant to increase the overall efficiencyof the plant. The pressure drop in the combustion chamber is (0.15

     bar), as well as in the regenerator is also (0.15 bar). Assuming the

    isentropic eff. of the compressor and turbine are ( 0.80 and 0.85)

    respectively. Determine the plant thermal eff. and neglecting the

    mass of the fuel.

    ( ans. : 19.6 % )

    4- In an open cycle regenerative gas turbine plant, the air enter thecompressor at ( 1 bar and 32 ºC) and leaves at (6.9 bar). The temp.

    at the end of the combustion end is (816 ºC). The isentropic eff. of

    compressor and turbine are respectively (.84 & 0.85). combustion

    eff. is (90%) and regenerator effectiveness is (60%). Determine :

    i- thermal eff. ii- air rate (kg/kw.hr) iii-. Work ratio

    (ans. : 25.48% , 28.56 kg/kW.hr , 0.32 )

    5- In a gas turbine plant, air is compressed through a pressure ratio

    of (6) from (15 ºC). It is then heated to the max permissible temp.

    of (750 ºC) and expanded in two stages, each of expansion ratio of

    ( √6 ). The air being reheated between the stages to (750 ºC). Aheat exchanger allows the heating of the compressed gas through

    (75%) of the max range possible. The isentropic eff. of the

    compressor and turbine are (0.8 & 0.85). Calculate :

    i- cycle eff. ii- work ratio iii- work/kg air

    (ans. : 0.324 , 0.385 , 152 kJ/kg air )

    6- A simple open cycle gas turbine plant operates with a pressure

    ratio (5) and the ratio of max to min cycle temp. {(T3/T1) = 3}. If

    the isentropic eff. of turbine is (0.87), and inlet temp. to

    compressor is (300k). Calculate the minimum isentropic eff. of the

    compressor for which the unit will produce power. (ans. 0.62)

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 32Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th  2012– 2013

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1- Air enters the compressor of a simple gas turbine at 0.1 MPa, 300 K. The pressure

    ratio is 9 and the maximum temperature is 1000 K. The turbine process is divided intotwo stages each with a pressure ratio of 3, with intermediate reheating to 1000 K.

    Determine (a) the cycle efficiency and (b) net output. (c) What would the answers be if

    the reheat were eliminated?

    Answers: (a) 39.15%, (b) 277.8 kJ/kg, (c) 46.65%, 204.8 kJ/kg

    ===============================================================2- Repeat problem (1) for the net output per kg of air, assuming the pressure ratio of thefirst stage turbine before reheat to be (a) 7, (b) 5, (c) 3, (d) 2. (e) Use a T-s diagram to

    explain why the output increases and then decreases.

    Answers: (a) 234.6 kJ/kg, (b) 262.2 kJ/kg, (c) 277.8 kJ/kg, (d) 268.0 kJ/kg

    ===============================================================

    3- Air enters the compressor of an ideal air standard Brayton cycle at 100 kPa, 290 K,

    with a mass flow rate of 6 kg/s. The compressor pressure ratio is 10. The turbine inlet

    temperature is 1500 K. If a regenerator with an effectiveness of 70% is incorporated inthe cycle, determine (a) the thermal efficiency of the cycle. (b) What would the thermal

    efficiency be if the regenerator effectiveness increased to 90% ?

    Answers: (a) 57.50%, (b) 60.83%

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    4- A Brayton cycle with regeneration and air at 100 kPa as the working fluid operates on

    a pressure ratio of 8. The minimum and maximum temperatures of the cycle are 300 and1200 K. The adiabatic efficiencies of the turbine and the compressor are 80% and 82%

    respectively. The regenerator effectiveness is 65%. Determine (a) the thermal efficiency

    and (b) net power output. (c) What would the thermal efficiency be if the regenerator

    effectiveness increased to 75%?

    Answers: (a) 27.12%, (b) 133.5 kW, (c) 28.11%

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    5- Air is compressed from 100 kPa, 310 K to 1000 kPa in a two stage compressor withintercooling between stages. The intercooler pressure is 350 kPa. The air is cooled back

    to 310 K in the intercooler before entering the second compressor stage. Each compressor

    stage is isentropic. Determine (a) the temperature at the exit of the second compressor

    stage and (b) the total compressor work in kJ/kg.

    Answers: (a) 417.3 K, (b) 242.6 kJ/kg

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    6- Air enters the compressor of an ideal air standard Brayton cycle at 100 kPa, 25oC with

    a volumetric flow rate of 8 m3/s and is compressed to 1000 kPa. The temperature at the

    inlet to the first turbine stage is 1000oC. The expansion takes place isentropically in two

    stages, with reheat to 1000

    o

    C between the stages at a constant pressure of 300 kPa. If aregenerator having an effectiveness of 100% is incorporated in the cycle, determine (a)

    the thermal efficiency of the cycle.

    Answers: (a) 62.1%

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 33Mech. Eng. Dept. – 4

    th class 2012 – 2013

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    1 – In a marine gas turbine unit a HP stage turbine drives the compressor, and a LP stage turbine

    drives the propeller through suitable gearing. The overall pressure ratio is (4) and the maximumtemperature is (650 deg.C). The isentropic efficiency of the compressor, HP turbine, and LP

    turbine are ( 0.8 , 0.83 , 0.85 ) respectively, and the mechanical efficiency of both shafts is (98%).

    The air intake conditions are (1.01 bar and 25 deg.C) . Neglecting all other losses. Calculate :i – the pressure between turbine stages.

    ii – thermal efficiency

    iii - shaft power when the mass flow is (60 kg/s).v – plant thermal efficiency when heat exchanger of (0.75) thermal ratio is fitted

    (ans : 1.57 bar , 14.9% , 4560 kW, 23.4% )

    2 – In a gas turbine generating station the overall compression ratio is (12), performed in three

    stages with pressure ratios of ( 2.5 , 2.4 , 2 ) respectively. The air inlet temperature to the plant is(25 deg.C), and inter-cooling between stages reduces the temperature to (40 deg.C). The HP

    turbine drives the HP & IP compressor stages. The LP turbine drives the LP compressor and thegenerator. The gases leaving the LP turbine are passed through a heat exchanger which heats the

    air leaving the HP compressor. The temperature at inlet to the HP turbine is (650 deg.C), and

    reheating between turbine stages raises the temperature to (650 deg.C). The gases leaving the heatexchanger at temperature of (200 deg.C). The isentropic efficiency of each compressor stage is

    (0.83), and the isentropic efficiencies of the HP & LP turbines are (0.85 & 0.88 ) respectively.

    Take the mechanical efficiency of each shafts (98%). The air mass flow is (140 kg/s). Calculate :i – the power output (kW)

    ii – plant thermal efficiency.iii – the heat exchanger thermal ratio.

    ( ans : 25300 kW , 33.7% , 0.825 )

    3 – A (5000 kW) gas turbine generating set operates with two compressor stages with inter-cooling between stages. The overall pressure ratio is (9). A HP turbine is used to drive the compressors,

    and a LP turbine drives the generator. The temperature of the gas at entry to the HP turbine is

    (650 ºC), and the gases are reheated to ( 650 ºC) after expansion in the first turbine. The exhaustgases leaving the LP turbine are passed through a heat exchanger to heat the air leaving the HP

    stage compressor. The compressors have equal pressure ratios and inter-cooling is complete

     between stages. The air inlet temperature to the unit is (15 ºC). The isentropic efficiency of eachcompressor stage is (0.8), and the isentropic efficiency of each turbine stage is (0.85). The heat

    exchanger thermal ratio is (0.75). A mechanical efficiency of (98%) can be assumed for both the

     power shaft and the compressor turbine shaft. Neglecting all pressure losses and changes in KE,calculate for the plant

    i – thermal efficiency

    ii- work ratio

    iii – air mass flow rate ( neglect fuel mass rate )(Ans. : 0.288 , 0.358 , 32.6 kg/s )

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    4 – In a gas turbine generating set two stages of compression are used with an intercooler betweenstages. The HP turbine drives the HP compressor, and the LP turbine drives the LP compressor and

    the alternator.. The exhaust from LP turbines passes through a heat exchanger which transfers heat

    to the air leaving the HP compressor. There is a reheat combustion chamber between turbine stages

    which raises the gas temperature to ( 600 deg. C), which is also the gas temperature at entry to theHP turbine. The overall pressure ratio is (10), each compressor having the same pressure ratio, and

    the air temperature at entry to the unit is (20 deg.C). Assuming isentropic efficiencies of (0.8) for

     both compressor stages, and (0.85) for both turbine stages, and that (2 %) of the work of eachturbine is used in overcoming friction. The heat exchanger thermal ratio is (0.7), and inter-cooling

    is complete between compressor stages. Neglecting all other losses. Calculate :

    I – the power output (kw) for mass flow rate of (115 kg/s)Ii – the overall thermal efficiency of the plant.

    ( ans. : 14460 kW , 25.7 % )

    5 – A gas turbine unit has two compressors in series giving overall pressure ratio of (6). The airleaving the HP compressor passes through a heat exchanger before entering the combustion

    chamber. The heat exchanger thermal ratio is (0.65). The expansion is in two turbine stages, thefirst stage driving the compressors, and the second stage driving the generator. The gases leaving

    the LP turbine pass through the heat exchanger before exhausting to atmosphere. The HP turbine

    inlet temperature is (800 deg.C) and the air inlet temperature to the system is (15 deg.C). Theisentropic efficiency of each compressor is (0.8), and that of each turbine is (0.85). The mechanical

    efficiency of each shaft is (98%). Neglecting all other losses, calculate :

    I – the overall thermal efficiencyIi – the power developed when air mass flow is (0.7 kg/s )

    Iii – specific fuel consumption of fuel having calorific value of (42000kJ/kg), and the combustionefficiency is (97%).

    (Ans : 28.7% , 94.3 kW , 0.303 kg/kW.hr)

    6 – A gas turbine draws in air from atmosphere t ( 1 bar and 10 ºC) and compresses it to (5 bar)with an isentropic efficiency of (80%). The air is heated to (1200 ºK) at constant pressure and then

    expanded through two stages in series back to ( 1 bar). The HP turbine is connected to the

    compressor and produces just enough power to drive it. The LP turbine stage is connected to anexternal load and produces (80 kW) of power. The isentropic efficiency is (85%) for both turbine

    stages. Neglecting the increase in mass due to the addition of fuel for combustion.

    Calculate :I – the mass flow of air.

    Ii – the inter-stage pressure of the turbines.

    Iii – the cycle thermal efficiency.( ans. : 0.423 kg/s , 2.29 bar , 23.2% )

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    7. A gas turbine is to be used in a CHP plant, the maximum cycle temperature is

    (1000 ºK) and the air suction temperature is (288 ºK). The pressure ratio is (6), and theisentropic efficiencies of the compressor and turbine are (0.85 & 0.90) respectively.

    γ = 1.4 and Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg K for air and gas. The exhaust from the gas turbine is to be used to generate 15 bar, 350 ºC steam in a boiler which is supplied to a steam

    turbine where it exhausts at 0.04 bar. The gas and steam turbines are used to generateelectrical power. The exhaust gas leaves the boiler at 170 ºC. The isentropic efficiency

    of the steam turbine is 0.85. If the gas turbine output power is 100 MW, what is theoutput power of the combined cycle and what is the combined cycle efficiency?

    (Approx. 140 MW, and 40 %)

    ( Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg.k , γ = 1.4 )for compression and for  expansion Cp=1.15 kJ/kg.k and γ=1.333. 

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    Kerbala University Power Plant

    Engineering College Sheet No. 34Mech. Eng. Dept. 2012– 2013

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    1- The volumetric rate of water in a hydro-electric scheme is (50 m³/s). The overall

    efficiency of the plant is (72 %). If the electric power output is to be (150 MW).What hea