Consider an ideal Rankine cycle operating between 5 kPa and 10 MPa and using H 2 O

Question:

Consider an ideal Rankine cycle operating between 5 kPa and 10 MPa and using H₂O as the working fluid. Steam enters the turbine as saturated at a flow rate of 8 kg/s.

A. Plot the ideal cycle on T–s coordinates.B. Determine the power produced by the turbine.C. Determine the power required to drive the pump.D. Determine the thermal efficiency of the cycle.