Q1 a) State two advantages of using steam turbine power plants b) A steam turbine power plant operates on a Rankine cycle between the pressure limits of 5300kPa and 65kPa. The temperature of the steam entering the turbine is 500C. Neglecting pump work, determine the thermal efficiency of the system. c) If the turbine of the steam power plant develops 2500kW calculate the mass flow rate of steam through the turbine d) State two possible contributing factors to efficiency losses in an actual steam turbine power plant.