Example Problem - Brayton Cycle with Regeneration (Cold Air Standard)
Channel: Thermofluids
Date: 2020-09-14

Air enters the compressor of a regenerative stationary gas turbine engine steadily at 100 kPa, 27°C and 5 m^3/s. The engine features a pressure ratio of 10:1, and is designed to induce a maximum temperature of 1400 K. 

Assuming the Cold Air Standard and that the effectiveness of the regenerator is 80%, determine/complete the following and compare the results to “Brayton Cycle 1”:
 The specific net work output
 The thermal efficiency of the engine