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A steam power plant has a net work of 992 kJ per kg of steam. What is its steam rate?

  1. 0.276 kg/kWh
  2. 1.008 kg/kWh
  3. 3.600 kg/kWh
  4. 3.629 kg/kWh

Answer

D. 3.629 kg/kWh

Solution

Steam rate = 3600/wnet = 3600/992 = 3.629 kg/kWh.

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