A Brayton cycle with an air-powered regenerator has a pressure ratio of 8. The lowest and highest temperatures of the cycle are 310 K and 1150 K. The adiabatic efficiencies of the compressor and turbine are 75% and 82%, respectively, and the efficiency of the regenerator is 65%. Show the cycle in the T-s diagram. Consider the variation of the specific heats with temperature. a) The temperature of the air at the turbine exit, b) Net work of the cycle, c) Calculate the thermal efficiency of the cycle.

A Brayton cycle with an air-powered regenerator has a pressure ratio of 8. The lowest and highest temperatures of the cycle are 310 K and 1150 K. The adiabatic efficiencies of the compressor and turbine are 75% and 82%, respectively, and the efficiency of the regenerator is 65%. Show the cycle in the T-s diagram. Consider the variation of the specific heats with temperature. a) The temperature of the air at the turbine exit, b) Net work of the cycle, c) Calculate the thermal efficiency of the cycle.

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