A simple Rankine cycle with ideal components except the turbine is shown. Boiler exit temperature and pressure are 440°C and 4 MPa, respectively. Condenser pressure is 30 kPa. The isentropic efficiency of the turbine is 95% and the power generated by the turbine is 7 MW. Calculate the mass flow rate of the steam in kg/s.

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A simple Rankine cycle with ideal components except the turbine is shown. Boiler exit
temperature and pressure are 440°C and 4 MPa, respectively. Condenser pressure is 30 kPa.
The isentropic efficiency of the turbine is 95% and the power generated by the turbine is
7 MW. Calculate the mass flow rate of the steam in kg/s.
Boiler
Turbine
3
QB
Wp
Condenser
а. 3.7
O b. 4.8
C. 6.3
d. 7.5
e. 9.5
f. 10.2
g. 11.3
Transcribed Image Text:A simple Rankine cycle with ideal components except the turbine is shown. Boiler exit temperature and pressure are 440°C and 4 MPa, respectively. Condenser pressure is 30 kPa. The isentropic efficiency of the turbine is 95% and the power generated by the turbine is 7 MW. Calculate the mass flow rate of the steam in kg/s. Boiler Turbine 3 QB Wp Condenser а. 3.7 O b. 4.8 C. 6.3 d. 7.5 e. 9.5 f. 10.2 g. 11.3
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