1.

A generating station has an overall efficiency of 15% and 0·75 kg of coal is burnt per kWh by the
station. Determine the calorific value of coal in kilocalories per kilogram.
2. A 75 MW steam power station uses coal of calorific value of 6400 kcal/kg. Thermal efficiency of
the station is 30% while electrical efficiency is 80%. Calculate the coal consumption per hour
when the station is delivering its full output.
3. . From the following data, estimate the cost per kWh for the generating station : Plant capacity =
50 MW Annual load factor = 40% Capital cost = Rs 12 × 106 Annual cost of wages, taxes etc = Rs
4,00,000 ; cost of fuel, lubrication, maintenance = Rs 17,52,000 ; Annual interest and
depreciation = 10% of initial value