In: Mechanical Engineering
a.) What is the thermal efficiency of a steam power plant
operating on the Rankine cycle if saturated steam is supplied to
the turbine at 1000 psia, and the condenser is at 1 psia. Use a
turbine efficiency of 95% and a pump efficiency of 85%. Refer to
Chapter 9, Sections 10-11, as necessary.
b.) Determine the thermal efficiency if the steam is superheated to
1000 F, assuming all else equal.