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A simple ideal Rankine cycle with water as the working fluid operates between the pressure limits...

A simple ideal Rankine cycle with water as the working fluid operates between the pressure limits of 4 MPa in the boiler and 5 kPa in the condenser and a turbine inlet temperature of 700°C. The boiler is sized to provide a steam flow of 50 kg/s. Determine the power produced by the turbine and consumed by the pump. Use steam tables.

Find the values of power produced by the turbine and consumed by the pump in kW

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In this problem, first of all calculate the enthalpy at each state of the cycle then calculate the power for pump and power from turbine as below:


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