Question: QUESTION 3 [ 1 0 marks ] A vertical steam engine has reciprocating parts that weigh 9 5 kg . At a point on the

QUESTION 3[10 marks]
A vertical steam engine has reciprocating parts that weigh 95 kg . At a point on the down-stroke when the crank angle is 140 the pressure above the piston is 35kNm2 and 20kNm2 below. The cylinder diameter is 600 mm , the connecting rod is 500 mm long and the stroke is 250 mm .
a) Find the engine torque if the speed is 550revmin.
b) Write an equation to calculate FE for a horizontal engine
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QUESTION 3 [ 1 0 marks ] A vertical steam engine

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