An open cycle gas turbine power plant Air is supplied to the compressor at 1 bar and 23°C. The air is compressed to a pressure of 5.5 bar and a maximum temperature of 700°C. The hot air expands. through the turbine to a pressure of 1 bar, assuming a standard air cycle. and compression and expanding according to the Eisentrowing process, calculate (a) power plant efficiency; and (b) the ratio between the work to drive the compressor and the work produced by the turbine

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An open cycle gas turbine power plant Air is supplied to the compressor at 1 bar and 23°C. The air is compressed to a pressure of 5.5 bar and a maximum temperature of 700°C. The hot air expands. through the turbine to a pressure of 1 bar, assuming a standard air cycle. and compression and expanding according to the Eisentrowing process, calculate

(a) power plant efficiency; and

(b) the ratio between the work to drive the compressor and the work produced by the turbine

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