Example Problem - Rankine Cycle (5) - Closed Feedwater Heater (2)
Channel: Thermofluids
Date: 2020-10-02

An ideal regenerative Rankine cycle with a closed feedwater heater uses water as the working fluid. The turbine inlet is operated at 500 psia and 600°F and the condenser at 5 psia. Steam is supplied to the feedwater heater at 40 psia before being expanded into the condenser. 

Determine/complete the following: 
 y
 w_in (BTU⁄(lb_m ))
 η_th

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