A Carnot engine with H₂O as the working fluid operates on the cycle shown in Fig. 8.2. The H₂O circulation rate is 1 kg⋅s⁻¹. For T_H = 475 K and T_C = 300 K, determine:
(a) The pressures at states 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(b) The quality x^v at states 3 and 4.
(c) The rate of heat addition.
(d) The rate of heat rejection.
(e) The mechanical power for each of the four steps.
(f) The thermal efficiency η of the cycle.

Figures 8.2

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TH Figure 8.2: Carnot cycle on a TS diagram. T Te