An Introduction to Thermal Physics
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Author: Daniel V. Schroeder
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Chapter 4.3, Problem 24P
Calculate the efficiency of a Rankine cycle that is modified from the parameters used m the text in each of the following three ways (one at a time), and comment briefly on the results: (a) reduce the maximum temperature to 500°C; (b) reduce the maximum pressure to 100 bars; (c) reduce the minimum temperature to 10°C.
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