Steam enters the turbine of a Rankine cycle at 16 MPa, 560°C. The condenser pressure is 8 kPa. The turbine and pump each have isentropic efficiencies of 85%, and the mass flow rate of steam entering the turbine is 120 kg/s. Determine the net power developed, in kW. the rate of heat transfer to the steam passing through the boiler, in kW. the thermal efficiency.

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Steam enters the turbine of a Rankine cycle at 16 MPa, 560°C. The condenser pressure is 8 kPa. The turbine and pump each have isentropic efficiencies of 85%, and the mass flow rate of steam entering the turbine is 120 kg/s. Determine

    1. the net power developed, in kW.

    2. the rate of heat transfer to the steam passing through the boiler, in kW.

    3. the thermal efficiency.

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