A 16-cylinder, 39.37cm x 55.88cm x 327-rpm, 4-cycle stationary, diesel engine is connected to a 3,125 KVA (80% Power Factor) generator. It also drives a 30-kW exciter. Assume a generator efficiency of 92% and determine the Break-Mean-Effective-Pressure (BMEP), in kg/cm2, at rated load.

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A 16-cylinder, 39.37cm x 55.88cm x 327-rpm, 4-cycle stationary, diesel engine is connected to a 3,125 KVA (80% Power Factor) generator. It also drives a 30-kW exciter. Assume a generator efficiency of 92% and determine the Break-Mean-Effective-Pressure (BMEP), in kg/cm2, at rated load.

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