The isentropic efficiency of the turbine and the pump is 90%, the steam flow circulating in the cycle is 25 kg | s. a) The power generated in the cycle, b) The heat thrown into the environment in the condenser c) Calculate the thermal efficiency.

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In a steam power plant operating according to the simple ideal Rankine cycle, steam enters the turbine at
10 MPa pressure and 600 ° C temperature and condenses at 30 kPa pressure.
The isentropic efficiency of the turbine and the pump is 90%, the steam flow circulating in the cycle is 25 kg
s.
a) The power generated in the cycle,
b) The heat thrown into the environment in the condenser
c) Calculate the thermal efficiency.
Transcribed Image Text:In a steam power plant operating according to the simple ideal Rankine cycle, steam enters the turbine at 10 MPa pressure and 600 ° C temperature and condenses at 30 kPa pressure. The isentropic efficiency of the turbine and the pump is 90%, the steam flow circulating in the cycle is 25 kg s. a) The power generated in the cycle, b) The heat thrown into the environment in the condenser c) Calculate the thermal efficiency.
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