Lets say that we are testing an engine that produces 17 kW of power. As this...

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Lets say that we are testing an engine that produces 17 kW ofpower. As this engine is operating, it absorbs 95 kW of heat fromthe surrounding air at 17 C. The air is then exited from acombustor into a room at 20 C.

What is the reversible power?

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-32.9 kW

32.9 kW

5.882 kW

-5.882 kW

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We cannot solve this problem using any formulae because theformula for the available power reverisble power for the hetaengine will look like thiswhereh1 h2 enthalpy change 17 kW givenTo combustor temp 20 C 293 KS2 S1 entropy change of the working medium of    See Answer
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