.In an ideal Rankine cycle, steam is generated at 4.1 MPa and 480 °C. The condenser is at 32 °C. Determine a) the ideal pump work and (b) the cycle thermal efficiency. (c) For an engine with the same end states, etermine the thermal efficiency, and steam rate (d) Considering the engine only, assume the brake engine fficiency to be 78%, the generator efficiency 92%, the steam flow rate 163,000 kg/hr; compute the output of he combined unit.

Elements Of Electromagnetics
7th Edition
ISBN:9780190698614
Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
ChapterMA: Math Assessment
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1.1MA
icon
Related questions
Question
Thermodynamics Instructions: Draw the T-s and Schematic diagram for this problem
5. In an ideal Rankine cycle, steam is generated at 4.1 MPa and 480 °C. The condenser is at 32 °C. Determine
(a) the ideal pump work and (b) the cycle thermal efficiency. (c) For an engine with the same end states,
determine the thermal efficiency, and steam rate (d) Considering the engine only, assume the brake engine
efficiency to be 78%, the generator efficiency 92%, the steam flow rate 163,000 kg/hr; compute the output of
the combined unit.
Transcribed Image Text:5. In an ideal Rankine cycle, steam is generated at 4.1 MPa and 480 °C. The condenser is at 32 °C. Determine (a) the ideal pump work and (b) the cycle thermal efficiency. (c) For an engine with the same end states, determine the thermal efficiency, and steam rate (d) Considering the engine only, assume the brake engine efficiency to be 78%, the generator efficiency 92%, the steam flow rate 163,000 kg/hr; compute the output of the combined unit.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 5 steps with 5 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Thermodynamics of Reactive System
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Elements Of Electromagnetics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780190698614
Author:
Sadiku, Matthew N. O.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanics of Materials (10th Edition)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9780134319650
Author:
Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher:
PEARSON
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781259822674
Author:
Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Control Systems Engineering
Control Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118170519
Author:
Norman S. Nise
Publisher:
WILEY
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanics of Materials (MindTap Course List)
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781337093347
Author:
Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:
9781118807330
Author:
James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton
Publisher:
WILEY