A thermal power plant operates on a regenerative cycle, as shown in the diagram below. Superheated water vapor is admitted into the high pressure (HP) turbine at P5=5MPa and T5=500C. The condenser operates at a pressure of P7=20kPa, and at its outlet (state 1) the water is in the form of a saturated liquid. Part of the steam leaving the HP turbine is withdrawn at P6=0.3MPa to be directed into the mixing regenerator. The water leaving the regenerator (state 6) is also in liquid form.

 

Chaudire Turbine HP HP Turbine BP BP me Rgnrateur mz Pompe HP Condenseur Pompe BP