A binary geothermal power operates on the simple Rankine cycle with isobutane as the working fluid. The isentropic efficiency of the turbine, the net power output, and the thermal efficiency of the cycle are to be determined
Assumptions :
1. Steady operating conditions exist.
2. Kinetic and potential energy changes are negligible.
Properties: The specific heat of geothermal water (
[) is taken to be 4.18 kJ/kg.ºC.
Analysis (a) We need properties of isobutane, we can obtain the properties from EES.
a. Turbine
P
=
b. Pump


c. 
Answer:
The heater load =35 KJ/kg
Explanation:
Given that
At initial condition
Temperature= 15°C
RH=80%
At final condition
Temperature= 50°C
We know that in sensible heating process humidity ratio remain constant.
Now from chart
At temperature= 15°C and RH=80%

At temperature= 50°C


The heater load = 73 - 38 KJ/kg
The heater load =35 KJ/kg
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