In: Mechanical Engineering
The following system is a small power generating plant which contains a boiler, a superheater, a turbine and a condenser. Describe each part of the system with reference to the equations required in terms of heat transfer and work transfer. The feed water flows at 1 tonne/hr at 50°C. The output pressure is 6 bar with a dryness fraction is 0.9 and the efficiency of the boiler is 75%. The calorific value of the fuel is 38MJ/kg. Determine the fuel flow rate.
The superheater adds 300°C of super heat, determine the energy input to the superheater assuming no heat loss.
The turbine is 70% efficient and the output steam is at 0.2 bar and 0.8 dryness fraction. Determine the output power of the turbine.