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For the Rankine cycle shown, the pump takes in a saturated liquid at 100kPa. The turbine inlet is 8 MPa and
For the Rankine cycle shown, the pump takes in a saturated liquid at 100
kPa. The turbine inlet is 8 MPa and
600°C. The turbine has an isentropic
efficiency of 85%.
a. Find the quality and temperature of the steam exiting the turbine.
b. Find the thermal efficiency of the system.
c. If the pump power is 50 kW, find the rate of heat addition to the boiler.
d. If the cooling water may only change by 30°C, find the required mass
flow rate required.
e. Draw the T-s diagram