Problem (1.1) Consider a solar-energy- powered ideal Rankine, see figure (1), this cycle uses water as the working fluid. Saturated vapor leaves the solar collector at 175°C, and the condenser pressure is 10 kPa. Determine the thermal efficiency of this cycle. [reference: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by Borgnakke & Sonntag prob.11.14,p-460].(Ans.26.1 %). th Solar collector ORAD Turbine Condenser Figure (1): Simple Rankine Cycle.

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Problem (1.1) Consider a solar-energy-
powered ideal Rankine, see figure (1), this
cycle uses water as the working fluid.
Saturated vapor leaves the solar collector at
175°C, and the condenser pressure is 10
kPa. Determine the thermal efficiency of
this cycle. [reference: Fundamentals of
Thermodynamics by Borgnakke & Sonntag
prob.11.14,p-460].(Ans.26.1 %).
th
Solar
collector
ORAD
Turbine
Condenser
W₁
Figure (1): Simple Rankine Cycle.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem (1.1) Consider a solar-energy- powered ideal Rankine, see figure (1), this cycle uses water as the working fluid. Saturated vapor leaves the solar collector at 175°C, and the condenser pressure is 10 kPa. Determine the thermal efficiency of this cycle. [reference: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by Borgnakke & Sonntag prob.11.14,p-460].(Ans.26.1 %). th Solar collector ORAD Turbine Condenser W₁ Figure (1): Simple Rankine Cycle.
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