Question: A large stationary diesel engine produces 15 MW with a thermal efficiency of 40%. The exhaust gas, which we assume is air, flows out at

A large stationary diesel engine produces 15 MW with a thermal efficiency of 40%. The exhaust gas, which we assume is air, flows out at 800 K and the intake is 290 K. How large a mass flow rate is that if that accounts for half the Q.L? Can the exhaust flow energy be used?

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