The following data is available for a steam power station:
maximum demand = 25 MW
Load factor = 0.4
Coal consumption = 0.88 kg/kWh
Boiler efficiency = 85%
Turbine efficiency = 90%
Price of coal = Rs. 55 per tones
Find the thermal efficiency of the station.
1. 65.2%
2. 76.5%
3. 99.8%
4. 62.32%