Consider a simple ideal Rankine cycle with fixed boiler and condenser pressures and turbine inlettemperature. If the cycle is modified with ideal regeneration that involves one feed water heater (selectthe correct statement per unit mass of steam flowing through the boiler)a. The turbine work output will increaseb. The amountof heat rejected will increaseThe cycle thermal efficiency will decreased. The quality of steam at turbine exit will decreasee. The amount of heat input will decreaseC.

Drawing T-S diagram for the ideal Rankine cycle.

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