.In an ideal Rankine cycle, steam is generated at 4.1 MPa and 480 °C. The condenser is at 32 °C. Determine a) the ideal pump work and (b) the cycle thermal efficiency. (c) For an engine with the same end states, etermine the thermal efficiency, and steam rate (d) Considering the engine only, assume the brake engine fficiency to be 78%, the generator efficiency 92%, the steam flow rate 163,000 kg/hr; compute the output of he combined unit.

.In an ideal Rankine cycle, steam is generated at 4.1 MPa and 480 °C. The condenser is at 32 °C. Determine a) the ideal pump work and (b) the cycle thermal efficiency. (c) For an engine with the same end states, etermine the thermal efficiency, and steam rate (d) Considering the engine only, assume the brake engine fficiency to be 78%, the generator efficiency 92%, the steam flow rate 163,000 kg/hr; compute the output of he combined unit.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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