Power Generation OBJECTIVE To examine vapor power plants in which the working fluid is vaporized and condensed
HEAT ENGINES cyclic processes are used to convert thermal energy to useful work problem is to design to maximize efficiency, , of conversion condenser boiler WsWs WsWs QcQc QHQH
Power Generation
Carnot Cycle Efficiency Carnot cycle is the most efficient
Example A steam plant operating under a Carnot cycle, uses steam at 100 C in the condenser and a pressure of 3 MPa at 600 C in the boiler. Assuming the pump and turbine operate reversibly, compute the efficiency of the cycle.
Ideal Rankine Cycle standard for fossil fuel-burning power plants isentropic pumping of liquid to boiler pressure constant pressure heating in boiler isentropic expansion in turbine constant T,P condensation condenser boiler WtWt WpWp QcQc QHQH
Example An ideal Rankine power station uses steam at 100 ºC in the condenser and a pressure of 3 MPa at 600 ºC in the boiler. Assuming the pump and turbine operate reversibly, compute the efficiency of the cycle.