Question

A Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) uses fuel of energy content 48.3 MJ/kg, at a rate of 6 kg/h. It is tested that the engine has the thermal efficiency of 25%. Thus, determine:

i) the power output in kilowatts.

ii) the rate of heat rejection in kilowatts.

(Draw heat engine schematic in doing and explaining your work)