7. A car's engine has a brake thermal efficiency of 30% and produces 250 kW of brake power. If the calorific value of the fuel is 44 MJ/kg, calculate the rate of fuel consumption in kilograms per hour (kg/h).
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30 - Brake power (P) = 250 kW - Calorific value of the fuel (CV) = 44 MJ/kg = 44,000 kJ/kg Show more…
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