a. Calculate the thermal efficiency and turbine-exit quality for an Ideal Rankine Cycle where the steam exits boiler at 5MPA, 450C and the condenser pressure is 15 kPa. Draw the systems and the Ts diagram for the process. b. Calculate also the thermal efficiency and turbine-exit quality if the system is modified to an Ideal Reheat Rankine Cycle where the reheat takes place at 1 MPa and the steam leaves the reheater at 500C. Draw the systems and the Ts diagram for the process and discuss your findings of these two systems.

a. Calculate the thermal efficiency and turbine-exit quality for an Ideal Rankine Cycle where the steam exits boiler at 5MPA, 450C and the condenser pressure is 15 kPa. Draw the systems and the Ts diagram for the process. b. Calculate also the thermal efficiency and turbine-exit quality if the system is modified to an Ideal Reheat Rankine Cycle where the reheat takes place at 1 MPa and the steam leaves the reheater at 500C. Draw the systems and the Ts diagram for the process and discuss your findings of these two systems.

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