An ideal Rankine cycle operates between a boiler pressure of 4 Mpa and a condenser pressure of 10 kpa. The exit steam from the turbine should have a quality of 96% and the power output of the turbine should be 80MW. Determine The minimum boiler exit temperature b. The efficiency of the cycle The mass flow rate of steam a. с.

An ideal Rankine cycle operates between a boiler pressure of 4 Mpa and a condenser pressure of 10 kpa. The exit steam from the turbine should have a quality of 96% and the power output of the turbine should be 80MW. Determine The minimum boiler exit temperature b. The efficiency of the cycle The mass flow rate of steam a. с.

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