An isentropic steam turbine processes 2 kg/s of steam at 3

Chapter 7, Problem 49P

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QUESTION:

An isentropic steam turbine processes \(2\ kg/s\) of steam at \(3\ MPa\), which is exhausted at \(50\ kPa\) and \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). 5 percent of this flow is diverted for feedwater heating at \(500\ kPa\). Determine the power produced by this turbine, in \(kW\).

Equation Transcription:

100°C

Text Transcription:

2 kg/s

3 MPa

50 kPa

500 kPa

kW

100 degree celsius

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QUESTION:

An isentropic steam turbine processes \(2\ kg/s\) of steam at \(3\ MPa\), which is exhausted at \(50\ kPa\) and \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). 5 percent of this flow is diverted for feedwater heating at \(500\ kPa\). Determine the power produced by this turbine, in \(kW\).

Equation Transcription:

100°C

Text Transcription:

2 kg/s

3 MPa

50 kPa

500 kPa

kW

100 degree celsius

ANSWER:

Step by step solution Step 1 of 6Draw T-s diagram showing the isentropic expansion of the steam inside the turbine asshown below.\n

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