A steam powerplant operates on the Rankine cycle. Determine the steam rate, the heat transferrates in the boiler and condenser, and the thermal efficiency of the plant Given Data: P2 = P3 = 9000 kPa; T3 = 650 degree Celsius; P4 = P1 = 20 kPa; Efficiency (turbine) = 0.85; Efficiency (pump) = 0.80; Power rating = 50000 kw   please use perrys chem eng handbook when answering

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A steam powerplant operates on the Rankine cycle. Determine the steam rate, the heat transferrates in the boiler and condenser, and the thermal efficiency of the plant

Given Data:

P2 = P3 = 9000 kPa;

T3 = 650 degree Celsius;

P4 = P1 = 20 kPa; Efficiency (turbine) = 0.85;

Efficiency (pump) = 0.80;

Power rating = 50000 kw

 

please use perrys chem eng handbook when answering

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