At steady state, a new power cycle is claimed by its inventor to develop net power at a rate of (a) 3.75 hp, (b) 4.29 hp for a heat addition rate of 300 Btu/min, while operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 2000°R and 500°R, respectively. Evaluate each claim.

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At steady state, a new power cycle is claimed by its inventor to develop net power at a rate of (a) 3.75 hp, (b) 4.29 hp for a heat addition
rate of 300 Btu/min, while operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 2000°R and 500°R, respectively. Evaluate each claim.
Part A
What is the thermal efficiency for the conditions of case (a)? Is the inventor's claim possible for the conditions of case (a)?
na = i
The claims is
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Transcribed Image Text:At steady state, a new power cycle is claimed by its inventor to develop net power at a rate of (a) 3.75 hp, (b) 4.29 hp for a heat addition rate of 300 Btu/min, while operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 2000°R and 500°R, respectively. Evaluate each claim. Part A What is the thermal efficiency for the conditions of case (a)? Is the inventor's claim possible for the conditions of case (a)? na = i The claims is %
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