A Rankine-cycle steam power plant has a 5-MPa/450C throttle and 10-kPa condenser pressure. What are the net work, steam generator heat addition, thermal efficiency, heat rate, and turbine exit quality? What is the Carnot efficiency corresponding to the temperature extremes for this cycle?
Solve for the cases of (a) an 85% efficient turbine, (b) an 85% efficient pump, and (c) both together. What conclusions may be inferred from the results?