A power plant turbine releases its discharge into a condenser operating at 20C at 100% saturated water vapor. If 1.2kg/s are passed and the inlet to the turbine is 500 kpa: a. What temperature is the steaam entering the turbine? round the nearest chart value. b. How much power is generated by the turbine? (Use h(inlet) = 300KJ/Kg if you are unsure of your answer in a)

A power plant turbine releases its discharge into a condenser operating at 20C at 100% saturated water vapor. If 1.2kg/s are passed and the inlet to the turbine is 500 kpa: a. What temperature is the steaam entering the turbine? round the nearest chart value. b. How much power is generated by the turbine? (Use h(inlet) = 300KJ/Kg if you are unsure of your answer in a)

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter40: Typical Operating Conditions

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