A 150 MW power plant using a regenerative cycle is utilizing steam at 5 MPa, 510°C. The open heater pressures are 3 MPa and 1MPa. The condenser pressure is 50 kPa. For the actual engine, the mass flow rate of steam circulated is 750,000 kg/hr and the generator efficiency is 90%. The actual exhaust enthalpy at the third stage in kJ/kg is

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A 150 MW power plant using a regenerative
cycle is utilizing steam at 5 MPa, 510°C. The
open heater pressures are 3 MPa and 1MPa.
The condenser pressure is 50 kPa.
For the actual engine, the mass flow rate of
steam circulated is 750,000 kg/hr and the
generator efficiency is 90%.
The actual exhaust enthalpy at the third
stage in kJ/kg is
Select one:
O a. 2472
O b. 2466
O c. 2646
O
d. 2664
Transcribed Image Text:A 150 MW power plant using a regenerative cycle is utilizing steam at 5 MPa, 510°C. The open heater pressures are 3 MPa and 1MPa. The condenser pressure is 50 kPa. For the actual engine, the mass flow rate of steam circulated is 750,000 kg/hr and the generator efficiency is 90%. The actual exhaust enthalpy at the third stage in kJ/kg is Select one: O a. 2472 O b. 2466 O c. 2646 O d. 2664
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