In a cogeneration system, a Rankine cycle operates with steam entering the turbine at 800 lb/in.2, 700°F, and a condenser pressure of 180 lb/in.² The isentropic turbine efficiency is 90%. Energy rejected by the condensing steam is transferred to a separate process stream of water entering at 250°F, 140 lb/in.2 and exiting as saturated vapor at 140 lb/in.2 The mass flow rate of the process stream is 48,000 lb/h. Let To -70°F, po- 14.7 lb/in.²

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In a cogeneration system, a Rankine cycle operates with steam entering the turbine at 800 lb/in.2, 700°F, and a condenser pressure of
180 lb/in.² The isentropic turbine efficiency is 90%. Energy rejected by the condensing steam is transferred to a separate process
stream of water entering at 250°F, 140 lb/in.² and exiting as saturated vapor at 140 lb/in.² The mass flow rate of the process stream
is 48,000 lb/h. Let To -70°F. Po - 14.7 lb/in.²
Step 1
Determine the mass flow rate for the working fluid of the Rankine cycle, in lb/h.
mcycle
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Step 2
Your answer is correct.
* Your answer is incorrect.
W
cycle
548525
Determine the net power output for the cycle, in Btu/h.
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lb/h
48752134.065
Btu/h
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Transcribed Image Text:In a cogeneration system, a Rankine cycle operates with steam entering the turbine at 800 lb/in.2, 700°F, and a condenser pressure of 180 lb/in.² The isentropic turbine efficiency is 90%. Energy rejected by the condensing steam is transferred to a separate process stream of water entering at 250°F, 140 lb/in.² and exiting as saturated vapor at 140 lb/in.² The mass flow rate of the process stream is 48,000 lb/h. Let To -70°F. Po - 14.7 lb/in.² Step 1 Determine the mass flow rate for the working fluid of the Rankine cycle, in lb/h. mcycle Hint Step 2 Your answer is correct. * Your answer is incorrect. W cycle 548525 Determine the net power output for the cycle, in Btu/h. Hint Save for Later lb/h 48752134.065 Btu/h Attempts: 1 of 4 used Attempts: 1 of 4 used Submit Answer Step 3 The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete the part above.
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