A refrigerating plant circulates 23 lb

Freon-12 per minute and is assumed to

operate on a cycle similar to that of
the figure. The pressure in the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,

Calculate or determine the evaporation

temperature in F (use R-12 table)
Ans. 38.3 F
A refrigerating plant circulates 23 lb
Freon-12 per minute and is assumed to
operate on a cycle similar to that of
the figure. The pressure in the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,

Calculate or determine the

refrigerating effect, Btu/lb(use R-12
table)
Ans. 56.52 Btu/lb
A refrigerating plant circulates 23 lb
Freon-12 per minute and is assumed to
operate on a cycle similar to that of
the figure. The pressure in the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,

Calculate or determine the condensation

temperature, F(use R-12 table)
Ans. 93.4 F
A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
of the figure. The pressure in the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,

Calculate or determine the capacity

of the plant in tons.
Ans. 6.5 tons
A refrigerating plant circulates 23 lb
Freon-12 per minute and is assumed to
operate on a cycle similar to that of
the figure. The pressure in the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,

Calculate or determine the power

required to compress the freon -12 in
hp(use R-12 table)
Ans. 3.83 hp
An air compressor refrigeration
system is to have an air pressure of
100 psia in the brine tank and an
allowable air temperature increase of
60 F.

Calculate the coefficient of

performance
Ans. 3.3
An air compressor refrigeration
system is to have an air pressure of
100 psia in the brine tank and an
allowable air temperature increase of
60 F.

Calculate the mass of air circulated

per ton of refrigeration
Ans. 13.9 Btu/lb ton
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate pump work in Btu/lb

Ans. 4.1 Btu/lb
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate the heat added in Btu/lb

Ans. 1770.7 Btu/lb
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate the Heat rejected in Btu/lb

Ans. 981.9 Btu/lb
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
opereates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate the turbine work in Btu/lb

Ans. 792.9 Btu/lb
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
opereates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate the net cycle work in

Btu/lb
Ans. 788.8 Btu/lb
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
opereates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate the thermal efficiency

Ans. 44.5 %
An ideal Rankine reheat cycle
opereates with steam at 1200 psia and
1060 F from the boiler.

Calculate the average temperature of

heat receipt
Ans. 512 F
The following data were obtained
during performance tests with a
simple open cycle gas turbine engine.

Calculate the cycle thermal

efficiency
Ans. 13.96 %
Air enters a convergent-divergent
nozzle at a pressure of 73.5 psia
with a temperature of 1400 F and
negligible approach velocity.

Calculate the throat pressure in

psia.
Ans. 39 psia
Air enters a convergent-divergent
nozzle at a pressure of 73.5 psia
with a temperature of 1400 F and
negligible approach velocity.

Calculate the velocity in the throat

Ans. 1930 ft/sec
Air enters a convergent-divergent
nozzle at a pressure of 73.5 psia
with a temperature of 1400 F and
negligible approach velocity.

Calculate the rate of air flow

through the nozzle in lb/sec
Ans. 1.25 lb/sec
Air enters a convergent-divergent
nozzle at a pressure of 73.5 psia
with a temperature of 1400 F and
negligible approach velocity.

Calculate the exit area necessary for

the isentropic expansion in sq. in
Ans. 1.854 [Link]
In a marine propulsion plant,

Find the heat absorbed by the cooling

water, Btu/min
Ans. 822 000 Btu/min
 During a constant pressure process,
the temperature of a certain mass of
air is raised from 40 F to 540 F.
Find:
a.) The heat transfer in btu/lb using
the variable specific heat
expression.
Ans. 121.4 Btu/lb (added)
 During a constant pressure process,
the temperature of a certain mass of
air is raised from 40 F to 540 F.
Find:
a.) The heat transfer in btu/lb using
the variable specific heat.
Ans. 120 Btu/lb (added)
 In the first stage of a gas turbine,
air enters a group of nozzles at 1200
F and leaves at 950 F.
Find:
a.) The kinetic energy, Btu/lb
Ans. 60 Btu/lb
 In the first stage of a gas turbine,
air enters a group of nozzles at 1200
F and leaves at 950 F.
Find:
a.) The velocity in ft/sec
Ans. 1733 ft/sec
 A large marine propulsion turbine
recieves steam at 600 psia and 760 F
at the rate of 100,000 lbs per hour
Find:
a.) The work done, Btu/lb
Ans. 383.3 Btu/lb
 A large marine propulsion turbine
recieves steam at 600 psia and 760 F
at the rate of 100,000 lbs per hour
Find:
a.) The power developed, hp
Ans. 15050 hp
 A recieves feed water at 250 F and
800 psia and delivers steam at 740 F
and 600 psia
Find:
a.) The heat added, Btu/lb
Ans. 1154.0 Btu/lb
 Steam enters a main condenser at 1
psia with a quality of 86 percent.
Find:
a.) The heat transferred, Btu/lb
Ans. -891.2 Btu/lb (abstracted)
 Saturated water at 200 F enters a
centrifugal main feed pump and is
discharge at 1500 psia.
Find:
a.) The pimp work, Btu/lb
Ans. -4.6 Btu/lb (on)
 Saturated water at 200 F enters a
centrifugal main feed pump and is
discharge at 1500 psia.
Find:
a.) The enthalpy of water leaving the
pump, Btu/lb
Ans. 172.6 Btu/lb
 Saturated water at 200 F enters a
centrifugal main feed pump and is
discharge at 1500 psia.
Find:
a.) The estimated temperature of
water leaving the pump to the nearest
whole degree, Btu/lb
Ans. 201 F (estimated)
 Saturated water at 200 F enters a
centrifugal main feed pump and is
discharge at 1500 psia.
Find:
a.) The horse power required at the
pump shaft if the pump handles 125
000 lbs of water per hour, Btu/lb
Ans. 22.6 hp
 A water cooled reciprocating air
compressor takes in air at 15 psia
and 60 F and discharge it at 60 psia
and 200 F.
Find:
a.) The work done, Btu/lb
Ans. -55.0 Btu/lb (on)
 Steam leaves a boiler at 600 psia and
750 F at the rate of 75,000 lbs
Find:
a.) The velocity of steam in the
line, ft per sec
Ans. 73.3 ft per sec
 An air compressor takes in 50 cu ft
per min of air at 14.7 psia and 60 F.
the air is discharged at 100 psia and
260 F.
Find:
a.) The weight rate of flow of the
air, lb/min.,
Ans. 3.82 lbs per min
 An air compressor takes in 50 cu ft
per min of air at 14.7 psia and 60 F.
the air is discharged at 100 psia and
260 F.
Find:
a.) The volume flow rate at
discharge, cu ft per min
Ans. 10.18 cu ft per min
 Steam enters the first stage nozzles
of a large turbine with negligible
velocity at a pressure of 540 psia
and a temperature of 800 F.
Find:
a.) The final enthalpy, Btu per lb
Ans. 1302.3 Btu per lb,
 Steam enters the first stage nozzles
of a large turbine with negligible
velocity at a pressure of 540 psia
and a temperature of 800 F.
Find:
a.) The kinetic energy at exit, Btu
per lb
Ans. 108 Btu per lb,
 Steam enters the first stage nozzles
of a large turbine with negligible
velocity at a pressure of 540 psia
and a temperature of 800 F.
Find:
a.) The velocity at exit, ft per sec
Ans. 2321 ft per sec
 An auxiliary turbine receives
saturated steam at 300 psia with
neglible kinetic energy at the rate
of 3000 lbs per hour.
Find:
a.) The velocity of steam in the
exhaust trunk
Ans. 221.2 ft per sec
 An auxiliary turbine receives
saturated steam at 300 psia with
neglible kinetic energy at the rate
of 3000 lbs per hour.
Find:
a.) The enthalpy of steam in the
exhaust trunk
Ans. 1008.7 Btu per lb
 An auxiliary turbine receives
saturated steam at 300 psia with
neglible kinetic energy at the rate
of 3000 lbs per hour.
Find:
a.) The work done, Btu per lb
Ans. 194.1 Btu per lb
 An auxiliary turbine receives
saturated steam at 300 psia with
neglible kinetic energy at the rate
of 3000 lbs per hour.
Find:
a.) The horsepower developed in the
turbine
Ans. 228.8 hp
 A boiler receives feed water at 1000
psia and 350 F and delivers
superheated steam at 900 psia and 840
F.
Find:
a.) The heat added, Btu per lb
Ans. 1094.5 BTU per lb
 Saturated steam is supplied to a fuel
oil heater at 150 psia and becomes
saturated water at the same pressure.
Find:
a.) The heat transferred from the
steam
Ans. -863.6 Btu per lb
 A large water cooled air compressor
takes in air at 15 psia and 50 F and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270 F.
Find:
a.) The change of specific enthalpy,
Btu per lb
Ans. 52.8 Btu per lb
 A large water cooled air compressor
takes in air at 15 psia and 50 F and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270 F.
Find:
a.) The rate of change of enthalpy,
btu per min
Ans. 1057 Btu per min
 A large water cooled air compressor
takes in air at 15 psia and 50 F and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270 F.
Find:
a.) The weight rate of flow, lbs per
min
Ans. 20 lb per min
 A large water cooled air compressor
takes in air at 15 psia and 50 F and
delivers it at 90 psia and 270 F.
Find:
a.) The volumetric capacity of
compressor based on the inlet air, cu
ft per min
Ans. 251.6 cu ft per min
 A throttling calorimeter
Find:
a.) use the mollier chart and
estimate the enthalpy and quality of
the line steam
Ans. 1164 Btu per lb, 95.8%
 A two stage compressor handles air at
the rate of six pounds per minute
from a suction pressure of 15 psia
with a temperarure of 60 F,
Determine:
a.) The internal horsepower required,
hp
Ans. -14.5 hp
 A two stage compressor handles air at
the rate of six pounds per minute
from a suction pressure of 15 psia
with a temperarure of 60 F,
Determine:
a.) The power saved by cyclinder
cooling and intercooling, hp
Ans. -3.8 hp
 A two stage compressor handles air at
the rate of six pounds per minute
from a suction pressure of 15 psia
with a temperarure of 60 F,
Determine:
a.) The heat which must be rejected
Ans. -364 Btu per min
 A two stage compressor handles air at
the rate of six pounds per minute
from a suction pressure of 15 psia
with a temperarure of 60 F,
Determine:
a.) The heat rejected in each stage
due to the cylinder cooling, Btu per
minute
Ans. -56.5 Btu per min
 A two stage compressor handles air at
the rate of six pounds per minute
from a suction pressure of 15 psia
with a temperarure of 60 F,
Determine:
a.) The heat rejected to the
intercooling, Btu per min
Ans. -251 Btu per min
 A two stage compressor handles air at
the rate of six pounds per minute
from a suction pressure of 15 psia
with a temperarure of 60 F,
Determine:
a.) The total heat rejected due to
cylinder cooling and intercooling,
btu per min
Ans. -364 Btu per min
 The following data were obtained from
a performance test of a 5 ½ in. x 4
in. single stage reciprocating air
compressor havinf 3 percent clearance
Determine:
a.) The actual volumetric efficiency
Ans. 79.6 %
 The following data were obtained from
a performance test of a 5 ½ in. x 4
in. single stage reciprocating air
compressor havinf 3 percent clearance
Determine:
a.) The approximate indicated
horsepower
Ans. -6.65 hp
 The following data were obtained from
a performance test of a 5 ½ in. x 4
in. single stage reciprocating air
compressor havinf 3 percent clearance
Determine:
a.) The isothermal compression
efficiency
Ans. 79.5 %
 The following data were obtained from
a performance test of a 5 ½ in. x 4
in. single stage reciprocating air
compressor havinf 3 percent clearance
Determine:
a.) The mechanical efficiency
Ans. 89.4 %
 The following data were obtained from
a performance test of a 5 ½ in. x 4
in. single stage reciprocating air
compressor havinf 3 percent clearance
Determine:
a.) The over-all efficiency of the
unit
Ans. 71 %
 An ideal single stage air compressor
without clearance takes in air at
14.5 psia with a temperature of 60 F
and delivers it at 60 psia after
isentropic compression
calculate:
a.) The suction work, ft-lb per lb
Ans. 27,720 ft-lb per lb
 An ideal single stage air compressor
without clearance takes in air at
14.5 psia with a temperature of 60 F
and delivers it at 60 psia after
isentropic compression
calculate:
a.) The compression work, ft-lb per
lb
Ans. -34,600 ft-lb per lb
 An ideal single stage air compressor
without clearance takes in air at
14.5 psia with a temperature of 60 F
and delivers it at 60 psia after
isentropic compression
calculate:
a.) The discharge work, ft-lb per lb
Ans. -41,570 ft-lb per lb
 An ideal single stage air compressor
without clearance takes in air at
14.5 psia with a temperature of 60 F
and delivers it at 60 psia after
isentropic compression
calculate:
a.) The total work required for
suction
Ans. -48,450 ft-lb per lb
 An ideal compressor without clearance
receives at a pressure of 14.7 psia
with a specific volume of 13.10 cu ft
per pound.
calculate:
a.) The temperature of air entering
the receiver, deg F
Ans. 284 F
 An ideal compressor without clearance
receives at a pressure of 14.7 psia
with a specific volume of 13.10 cu ft
per pound.
calculate:
a.) The net work required, ft-lb per
lb
Ans. -59,700 ft-lb per lb
 POWER CYCLE STEAM
CHAPTER 9
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
a.) The pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 1.8
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
b.) enthalpy leaving
Ans.
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
c.) The pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 1.8
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
d.) The heat supplied, Btu/lb
Ans. 1386.4
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
e.) The heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 843
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
f.) The turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 545.2
 A Rankine steam power cycle operates
with steam at 600 psia and 850 F
calculate:
e.) average temperature of heat
receipt, F
Ans. 426
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
a.) pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 3.6
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
b.) heat added, Btu/lb
Ans. 1772.7
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
c.) heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 985
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
d.) turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 791.3
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
e.) net cycle work, Btu/lb
Ans. 787.7
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
f.) thermal efficiency, percent
Ans. 44.4
 An ideal rankine reheat cycle
operates with steam at 1200 psia and
1050 F from the boiler.
calculate:
g.) the average temperature, F
Ans. 510
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
a.) the optimum extraction pressure,
psia
Ans. 260, 60
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
b.) the weight of steam removed, lbs
per throttle steam
Ans. 0.1523, 0.1296
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
c.) total pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 383
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
d.) heat supplied, Btu/lb
Ans. 1144.8
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
e.) heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 602.4
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
f.) turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 545.5
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
f.) work net, Btu/lb
Ans. 542.4
 A Rankine regenerative steam cycle
employs two stage of steam extraction
for feed water heating.
calculate:
f.) thermal efficiency, percent
Ans. 47.4
 A rankine regenerative reheat cycle
employs steam at 2000 psia and 1050 F
leaving the boiler.
calculate:
a.) optimum extraction pressure, psia
Ans. 160
 A rankine regenerative reheat cycle
employs steam at 2000 psia and 1050 F
leaving the boiler.
calculate:
b.) weight of steam extracted, lb per
lb throttle steam
Ans. 0.2403
 A rankine regenerative reheat cycle
employs steam at 2000 psia and 1050 F
leaving the boiler.
calculate:
c.) pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 342
 A rankine regenerative reheat cycle
employs steam at 2000 psia and 1050 F
leaving the boiler.
calculate:
d.) heat supplied, Btu/lb throttle
steam
Ans. 1387.3
 A rankine regenerative reheat cycle
employs steam at 2000 psia and 1050 F
leaving the boiler.
calculate:
e.) heat rejected, Btu/lb throttle
steam
Ans. 726.5
 A rankine regenerative reheat cycle
employs steam at 2000 psia and 1050 F
leaving the boiler.
calculate:
f.) turbine work, Btu/lb throttle
steam
Ans. 666.9
In a rankine cycle, steam enters the
turbine at 750 psia and 800 F.

calculate:
a.) moisture content, percent
Ans. 20.18
In a rankine cycle, steam enters the
turbine at 750 psia and 800 F.

calculate:
b.) turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 504.0
In a rankine cycle, steam enters the
turbine at 750 psia and 800 F.

calculate:
c.) pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 2.2
In a rankine cycle, steam enters the
turbine at 750 psia and 800 F.

calculate:
d.) heat supplied, Btu/lb
Ans. 1329.0
In a rankine cycle, steam enters the
turbine at 750 psia and 800 F.

calculate:
e.) heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 827.2
In an ideal reheat cycle, steam
enters the high pressure turbine at
750 psia and 800 F and leaves at 100
psia.

calculate:
a.) moisture content, percent
Ans. 7.26
In an ideal reheat cycle, steam
enters the high pressure turbine at
750 psia and 800 F and leaves at 100
psia.

calculate:
b.) pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 2.2
In an ideal reheat cycle, steam
enters the high pressure turbine at
750 psia and 800 F and leaves at 100
psia.

calculate:
c.) work of high pressure turbine,
Btu/lb
Ans. 211.3
In an ideal reheat cycle, steam
enters the high pressure turbine at
750 psia and 800 F and leaves at 100
psia.

calculate:
d.) total turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 609.4
In an ideal reheat cycle, steam
enters the high pressure turbine at
750 psia and 800 F and leaves at 100
psia.

calculate:
e.) heat supplied, Btu/lb
Ans. 1568.3
In an ideal reheat cycle, steam
enters the high pressure turbine at
750 psia and 800 F and leaves at 100
psia.

calculate:
e.) heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 961.1
A rakine cycle cycle has a boiler
pressure of 1200 psia,

calculate:
a.) moisture content, percenr
Ans. 19.84
A rakine cycle cycle has a boiler
pressure of 1200 psia,

calculate:
b.) turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 604.2
A rakine cycle cycle has a boiler
pressure of 1200 psia,

calculate:
c.) pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 3.6
A rakine cycle cycle has a boiler
pressure of 1200 psia,

calculate:
d.) net work, Btu/lb
Ans. 600.6
A rakine cycle cycle has a boiler
pressure of 1200 psia,

calculate:
e.) heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 835.3
A rakine cycle cycle has a boiler
pressure of 1200 psia,

calculate:
f.) thermal efficiency, percent
Ans. 41.8
In an ideal reheat cycle the pressure
and temperature entering the high
pressure turbine are 1200 psia and
1000 F,

calculate:
a.) high pressure turbine work,
Btu/lb
Ans. 318.1
In an ideal reheat cycle the pressure
and temperature entering the high
pressure turbine are 1200 psia and
1000 F,

calculate:
b.) moisture content, percent
Ans. 6.5
In an ideal reheat cycle the pressure
and temperature entering the high
pressure turbine are 1200 psia and
1000 F,

calculate:
c.) low pressure turbine work, Btu/lb
Ans. 396
In an ideal reheat cycle the pressure
and temperature entering the high
pressure turbine are 1200 psia and
1000 F,

calculate:
d.) pump work, Btu/lb
Ans. 3.6
In an ideal reheat cycle the pressure
and temperature entering the high
pressure turbine are 1200 psia and
1000 F,

calculate:
e.) net work, Btu/lb
Ans. 710.5
In an ideal reheat cycle the pressure
and temperature entering the high
pressure turbine are 1200 psia and
1000 F,

calculate:
f.) thermal efficiency, percent
Ans. 42.2
In an deal regenerative cycle, steam
is generated at 1200 psia and 1000 F.

calculate:
a.) optimum extraction pressure, psia
Ans. 94
In an deal regenerative cycle, steam
is generated at 1200 psia and 1000 F.

calculate:
b.) weight of steam extracted, lbs/
lb throttle steam
Ans. 0.2134
In an deal regenerative cycle, steam
is generated at 1200 psia and 1000 F.

calculate:
c.) heat added to the cycle, Btu/lb
Ans. 1201.8
In an deal regenerative cycle, steam
is generated at 1200 psia and 1000 F.

calculate:
d.) heat rejected, Btu/lb
Ans. 651.9
Steam is generated in an ideal
reheat-regenerative cycle at 1500
psia and delivered at 1050 F.

calculate:
a.) optimum extraction pressure, psia
Ans. 114
Steam is generated in an ideal
reheat-regenerative cycle at 1500
psia and delivered at 1050 F.

calculate:
b.) weight of steam extracted, lb/lb
throttle steam
Ans. 0.2243
Steam is generated in an ideal
reheat-regenerative cycle at 1500
psia and delivered at 1050 F.

calculate:
c.) heat added to the cycle, lb/lb
throttle steam
Ans. 1433.3
Steam is generated in an ideal
reheat-regenerative cycle at 1500
psia and delivered at 1050 F.

calculate:
d.) heat rejected to the cycle, lb/lb
throttle steam
Ans. 750.3
 REFRIGERATION CYCLE
CHAPTER 10 (example)
 A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
figure. The pressure on the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,
calculate:
a.) evaporation temperature, deg F
Ans. 38.3
 A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
figure. The pressure on the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,
calculate:
b.) condensation temperature, deg F
Ans. 93.4
 A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
figure. The pressure on the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,
calculate:
c.) refrigerating effect, Btu/lb
Ans. 56.52
 A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
figure. The pressure on the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,
calculate:
d.) capacity, tons
Ans. 6.5
 A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
figure. The pressure on the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,
calculate:
e.) power required, hp
Ans. 3.83
 A refrigerating plant circulates 23
lb Freon-12 per minute and is assumed
to operate on a cycle similar to that
figure. The pressure on the
evaporator coil is 50 psia,
calculate:
f.) coefficient of performance
Ans. 7.99
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
a.) refrigerating effect, Btu/lb
Ans. 54.48
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
b.) rate of freon-12 circulation,
lb/min
Ans. 183.6
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
c.) net work required, Btu/lb
Ans. 11.09
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
d.) coefficient of performance,
Ans. 4.91
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
e.) power required, hp/ton
Ans. 0.96
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
f.) heat rejected by condenser,
Btu/min
Ans. 12,040
 A coiling plant using freon-12 as the
refrigerant is to have a capacity of
50 tons when operating on the
standard rating cycle.
calculate:
g.) compressor piston displacement,
cu ft/min-ton
Ans. 5.57
 An air compression refrigeration
system is to have an air pressure of
100 psia in the brine tank and an
allowable air temperature increase of
60 F.
calculate:
a.) coefficient of performance,
Ans. 3.33
 An air compression refrigeration
system is to have an air pressure of
100 psia in the brine tank and an
allowable air temperature increase of
60 F.
calculate:
b.) weight of air circulated per ton
of refrigeration,
Ans. 13.9 lb/min-ton
 An air compression refrigeration
system is to have an air pressure of
100 psia in the brine tank and an
allowable air temperature increase of
60 F.
calculate:
c.) piston displacement, cu ft/min
Ans. 24.4
An ideal freon 12- refrigerating
system has a capacity of 50 tons.

calculate:
a.) weight of freon-12,
Ans. 12,800
An ideal freon 12- refrigerating
system has a capacity of 50 tons.

calculate:
b.) compressor work
Ans. 144,400
An ideal freon 12- refrigerating
system has a capacity of 50 tons.

calculate:
c.) heat furnish to the heating
system
Ans. 744,300
An ideal freon 12- refrigerating
system has a capacity of 50 tons.

calculate:
d.) weight of water circulated, lb/hr
Ans. 49,620
An ideal freon 12- refrigerating
system has a capacity of 50 tons.

calculate:
e.) useful heat furnish per btu of
compressor work
Ans. 5.15
 REFRIGERATION
EXERCISES
 Calculate the horsepower required per
ton of refrigeration produced by
reversal of a Carnot cycle having a
thermal efficiency of (a)50 per cent,
(b)25 per cent and (c)12.5 per cent
answer:
a.) 4.71 hp
 Calculate the horsepower required per
ton of refrigeration produced by
reversal of a Carnot cycle having a
thermal efficiency of (a)50 per cent,
(b)25 per cent and (c)12.5 per cent
answer:
b.) 1.57 hp
 Calculate the horsepower required per
ton of refrigeration produced by
reversal of a Carnot cycle having a
thermal efficiency of (a)50 per cent,
(b)25 per cent and (c)12.5 per cent
answer:
c.) 0.673 hp
 A refrigerating plant for an air
conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient
of performance of 2.5 when operating
with a refrigerating effect of 61.4
Btu per lb of refrigerant.
calculate:
a.) refrigerant flow rate, lb/min
Ans. 32.6
 A refrigerating plant for an air
conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient
of performance of 2.5 when operating
with a refrigerating effect of 61.4
Btu per lb of refrigerant.
calculate:
b.) work done, Btu/lb
Ans. 24.6
 A refrigerating plant for an air
conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient
of performance of 2.5 when operating
with a refrigerating effect of 61.4
Btu per lb of refrigerant.
calculate:
c.) compressor internal horsepower
Ans. 18.82 hp
 A refrigerating plant for an air
conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient
of performance of 2.5 when operating
with a refrigerating effect of 61.4
Btu per lb of refrigerant.
calculate:
d.) heat rejection, Btu/min
Ans. 2800
A refrigeration system has a capacity
of 25 tons and rejects heat at the
rate of 6560 Btu per minute.

calculate:
a.) rate of heat absorption, Btu/min
Ans. 5000
A refrigeration system has a capacity
of 25 tons and rejects heat at the
rate of 6560 Btu per minute.

calculate:
b.) power required, Btu/min
Ans. 1560
A refrigeration system has a capacity
of 25 tons and rejects heat at the
rate of 6560 Btu per minute.

calculate:
c.) coefficient of performance
Ans. 3.2
 For sulfur dioxide under the
conditions of the standard rating
cycle the evaporation pressure is
11.81 psia,
calculate:
a.) refrigerating effect, Btu/lb
Ans. 146.1
 For sulfur dioxide under the
conditions of the standard rating
cycle the evaporation pressure is
11.81 psia,
calculate:
b.) weight of refrigerant, lb/min
Ans. 1.369
 For sulfur dioxide under the
conditions of the standard rating
cycle the evaporation pressure is
11.81 psia,
calculate:
c.) compressor work, Btu/lb
Ans. 29.9
 For sulfur dioxide under the
conditions of the standard rating
cycle the evaporation pressure is
11.81 psia,
calculate:
d.) coefficient of performance
Ans. 4.89
 For sulfur dioxide under the
conditions of the standard rating
cycle the evaporation pressure is
11.81 psia,
calculate:
e.) power require per ton of
refrigeration, hp
Ans. 0.965
 A freon-12 refrigerating plant unit
for an air conditioning system has an
evaporating pressure of 60 psia and a
condensing pressure of 110 psia.
calculate:
a.) refrigerating effect, Btu/lb
Ans. 59.05
 A freon-12 refrigerating plant unit
for an air conditioning system has an
evaporating pressure of 60 psia and a
condensing pressure of 110 psia.
calculate:
b.) coefficient of performance
Ans. 12.16
 A freon-12 refrigerating plant unit
for an air conditioning system has an
evaporating pressure of 60 psia and a
condensing pressure of 110 psia.
calculate:
c.) weight of refrigerant, lb/min
Ans. 33.9
 A freon-12 refrigerating plant unit
for an air conditioning system has an
evaporating pressure of 60 psia and a
condensing pressure of 110 psia.
calculate:
d.) internal power required, hp
Ans. 3.87
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
a.) enthalpies of freon-12 entering
and leaving, Btu/lb
Ans. 26.28, 80.73
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
b.) refrigerating effect, Btu/lb
Ans. 54.45
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
c.) internal power required, Btu/lb
Ans. 10.29
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
d.) coefficient of performance
Ans. 5.29
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
e.) internal powered required, hp per
ton
Ans. 0.891
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
f.) refrigerating capacity, ton
Ans. 58.1
A refrigerating system for an ice
plant circulates 213.5 lb Freon-12
per minutes.

calculate:
f.) ice output of the plant, ton/day
Ans. 50
 A freon-12 refrigerating unit was
tested by circulating the low
pressure refrigerant through a
commercial water cooler, (mahaba)
calculate:
a.) capacity of the unit, tons
Ans. 6.09
 A freon-12 refrigerating unit was
tested by circulating the low
pressure refrigerant through a
commercial water cooler, (mahaba)
calculate:
b.) capacity of the unit (fresh
water), tons
Ans. 6.21
 A freon-12 refrigerating unit was
tested by circulating the low
pressure refrigerant through a
commercial water cooler, (mahaba)
calculate:
c.) power input to the unit, hp
Ans. 270.5
 A freon-12 refrigerating unit was
tested by circulating the low
pressure refrigerant through a
commercial water cooler, (mahaba)
calculate:
d.) shat unit per ton of
refrigeration based on freon 12, hp
Ans. 1.047
 A freon-12 refrigerating unit was
tested by circulating the low
pressure refrigerant through a
commercial water cooler, (mahaba)
calculate:
e.) coeffiecient of performance based
on freon 12, hp
Ans. 4.5
 In an ideal (reversed joule cycle)
air refrigerating system the
temperature of air entering the
compression cylinder is 50 F,
calculate:
a.) calculate the temperature of the
air leaving the after-cooler
Ans. 99 F
 In an ideal (reversed joule cycle)
air refrigerating system the
temperature of air entering the
compression cylinder is 50 F,
calculate:
B.) coefficient of performance
Ans. 4.54
 In an ideal (reversed joule cycle)
air refrigerating system the
temperature of air entering the
compression cylinder is 50 F,
calculate:
c.) weight of air circulated, lb/min
Ans. 16.7
RECIPROCATING STEAM ENGINE
CHAPTER 11 (example)
An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting steam engine has a stroke of 2
ft and a piston cross-sectional area
of 1 sq. ft

calculate:
a.) steam supplied at 20 psia,
lb/cycle
Ans. 0.116
An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting steam engine has a stroke of 2
ft and a piston cross-sectional area
of 1 sq. ft

calculate:
b.) ideal incomplete combustion,
Btu/cycle
Ans. 27.6
An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting steam engine has a stroke of 2
ft and a piston cross-sectional area
of 1 sq. ft

calculate:
c.) steam supplied operating at non-
expansion engine, lb/cycle
Ans. 1.0004
An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting steam engine has a stroke of 2
ft and a piston cross-sectional area
of 1 sq. ft

calculate:
d.) ideal non-expansion engine work,
Btu/cycle
Ans. 84.36
The piston diameter of a single
cylinder, double acting steam engine
is 4.25 inches (mahaba)

calculate:
Indicated horsepower of the engine
Ans. 8.07 hp
RECIPROCATING STEAM ENGINE
CHAPTER 11 (EXERCISES)
 An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting incomplete-expansion steam
engine having a 23-inch bore
calculate:
a.) steam supplied, lb/cycle
Ans. 0.438
 An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting incomplete-expansion steam
engine having a 23-inch bore
calculate:
b.) ideal engine work, Btu/cycle
Ans. 98.5
 An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting incomplete-expansion steam
engine having a 23-inch bore
calculate:
c.) total steam flow, lb/hr
Ans. 5519
 An ideal single cylinder, single-
acting incomplete-expansion steam
engine having a 23-inch bore
calculate:
d.) horse power developed
Ans. 488 hp
An ideal single-cylinder, double-
acting, non-expansion steam engine is
supplied with saturated steam at 120
psia,

calculate:
a.) steam supplied, lb/cycle
Ans. 3.09
An ideal single-cylinder, double-
acting, non-expansion steam engine is
supplied with saturated steam at 120
psia,

calculate:
b.) ideal engine work, Btu/cycle
Ans. 224
An ideal single-cylinder, double-
acting, non-expansion steam engine is
supplied with saturated steam at 120
psia,

calculate:
c.) total steam flow to the engine,
lb/hr
Ans. 7426
An ideal single-cylinder, double-
acting, non-expansion steam engine is
supplied with saturated steam at 120
psia,

calculate:
d.) horse power developed by the
engine
Ans. 211 hp
 A uniform engine steam engine (double
acting) having a piston diameter 23
in, a stroke of 24 in,
calculate:
a.) mep for both the head end and
crank end of the cylinder, psi
Ans. 70, 72
 A uniform engine steam engine (double
acting) having a piston diameter 23
in, a stroke of 24 in,
calculate:
b.) indicated horsepower of the head
Ans. 370 ihp
 A uniform engine steam engine (double
acting) having a piston diameter 23
in, a stroke of 24 in,
calculate:
c.) indicated horsepower of the crank
end
Ans. 365 ihp
 A uniform engine steam engine (double
acting) having a piston diameter 23
in, a stroke of 24 in,
calculate:
d.) total indicated horsepower of the
engine
Ans. 735 ihp
A single cylinder, double-acting
steam engine has a 23 inch bore, 24
inch stroke,

calculate:
a.) the horsepower of the engine
Ans. 954.4 hp
A single cylinder, double-acting
steam engine has a 23 inch bore, 24
inch stroke,

calculate:
b.) indicated horsepower
Ans. 724.6 ihp
A single cylinder, double-acting
steam engine has a 23 inch bore, 24
inch stroke,

calculate:
c.) indicated engine efficiency, %
Ans. 75.9
A single cylinder, double-acting
steam engine has a 23 inch bore, 24
inch stroke,

calculate:
d.) ideal steam flow, lb/hr
Ans. 10,800
A single cylinder, double-acting
steam engine has a 23 inch bore, 24
inch stroke,

calculate:
e.) ideal steam rate, lb/hp-hr
Ans. 11.32
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
a.) ideal horsepower developed, hp
Ans. 1448
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
b.) brake horsepower developed by the
actual engine, bhp
Ans. 1090
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
c.) indicated engine efficiency
Ans. 82.9 %
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
d.) brake engine efficiency
Ans. 75.3 %
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
e.) indicated steam rate, lb/hp-hr
Ans. 12.60
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
f.) brake steam rate, lb/hp-hr
Ans. 13.87
A three-cylinder, 24.5-inch bore
(mahaba)

calculate:
g.) mechanical efficiency
Ans. 90.8%