A Rankine Cycle operates on a boiler pressure of 9MPa. Steam leaves the boiler at 600°C. Water enters the pump at 50°C saturated liquid. The cycle receives 15000kg/hr of steam. Steam enters the reheater at 1MPa and enters the 2nd stage turbine at 600°C. Considering Ideal conditions, a.) Determine the total amount of heat added to the cycle in (kJ/s) b.) Determine the Net Work output of this cycle (kW)  c.) Determine the Heat rate of the cycle (kJ/kW-hr) ANSWERS ROUND OFF TO SIX SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

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A Rankine Cycle operates on a boiler pressure of 9MPa. Steam leaves the boiler at 600°C. Water enters the pump at 50°C saturated liquid. The cycle receives 15000kg/hr of steam. Steam enters the reheater at 1MPa and enters the 2nd stage turbine at 600°C. Considering Ideal conditions,

a.) Determine the total amount of heat added to the cycle in (kJ/s)

b.) Determine the Net Work output of this cycle (kW) 

c.) Determine the Heat rate of the cycle (kJ/kW-hr)

ANSWERS ROUND OFF TO SIX SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

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