A steam turbine produces 3000 hp with a mass flow rate of 22,000 pounds per hour. The steam enters at 1100 °F and 900 psi and exits at 2.5 psi.
Calculate:
a. The isentropic turbine work Ans. 563.3 Btu/lbm
b. The actual turbine work (Btu/lbm)
c. The isentropic efficiency of the turbine. Ans. 61.6%