A power shovel is fitted with an engine of 150 f.w.h.p. It operates on full load for 6 minutes followed by 8 minutes of idling at one-third power. Its hourly utilization is for 3 cycles. What is its utilization factor?

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A power shovel is fitted with an engine of 150
f.w.h.p. It operates on full load for 6 minutes
followed by 8 minutes of idling at one-third power.
Its hourly utilization is for 3 cycles. What is its
utilization factor?
Transcribed Image Text:A power shovel is fitted with an engine of 150 f.w.h.p. It operates on full load for 6 minutes followed by 8 minutes of idling at one-third power. Its hourly utilization is for 3 cycles. What is its utilization factor?
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