Question

1. Similar to 10-135 Design a steam power cycle that can achieve thermal efficiency of > 40% under the condition that all turbines have isentropic efficiency of 85% and all pumps have isentropic efficiency of 60%. (a) Discuss and show calculation of various cycles attempted to meet the goal as well as positive and negative aspects of your design. (b) Show system figures and T-s diagram of your design.

          1. Similar to 10-135
Design a steam power cycle that can achieve thermal efficiency of > 40% under the condition that all turbines have
isentropic efficiency of 85% and all pumps have isentropic efficiency of 60%. (a) Discuss and show calculation of
various cycles attempted to meet the goal as well as positive and negative aspects of your design. (b) Show system
figures and T-s diagram of your design.