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A steam power plant operates with a maximum pressure of 3500 psia and maximum temperature of...

A steam power plant operates with a maximum pressure of 3500 psia and maximum temperature of 1050 oF. Assume a simple Rankine cycle, condenser pressure is 10 psia, and turbomachinery is isentropic.

Turbine work in Btu/lb

Pump work in Btu/lb

Heat addition in steam generator in Btu/lb

Cycle thermal efficiency

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