The steady-state data listed below are claimed for a power cycle operating between hot and cold reservoirs at 1200 K and 400 K,
respectively. For each case, evaluate the net power developed by the cycle, in kW, and the thermal efficiency. Also in each case apply Eq. 5.13 on a time-rate basis to determine whether the cycle operates reversibly, operates irreversibly, or is impossible. (a) Q . H 5 600 kW, Q . C 5 400 kW (b) Q . H 5 600 kW, Q . C 5 0 kW (c) Q . H 5 600 kW, Q . C 5 200 kW
2 answers:
Answer:
a. Irreversible
b. Impossible
c. Impossible
Explanation:
to determine if a case is reversible, irreversible or impossible we compare the actual efficiency to the maximum efficiency of each case
maximum efficiency of the power cycle
nmax = 1 - TC/TH
nmax = 1 - 400/1200
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