Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Chapter 10.9, Problem 3P
A steady-flow Carnot cycle uses water as the working fluid. Water changes from saturated liquid to saturated vapor as heat is transferred to it from a source at 250°C. Heat rejection takes place at a pressure of 20 kPa. Show the cycle on a T-s diagram relative to the saturation lines, and determine (a) the thermal efficiency, (b) the amount of heat rejected, and (c) the net work output.
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A steady-flow Carnot cycle uses water as the working fluid. Water changes from saturated liquid to saturated vapor as
heat is transferred to it from a source at 245°C. Heat rejection takes place at a pressure of 10 kPa.
Determine the amount of heat rejected. Use steam tables.
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kJ/kg.
(1) Consider a steady flow Carnot cycle with water as the working fluid. The maximum
temperatures in the cycle are 350 and 60°C. The quality of water is 0.891 at the
beginning of the heat-rejection process and 0.1 at the end. Show the cycle on a T-s
diagram relative to the saturation lines, and determine (c) the net work output.
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