Thermodynamic Cycles

Prepared by: Muzzamil Shahzad

Process Engineering Intern
Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL)
 Rankine Cycle
Rankine cycle is the theoretical cycle on which the steam turbine (or
engine) works.
The Rankine cycle is shown in Fig. It comprises of the following
processes :
1-2 Isentropic compression: Water enters the pump as state 1
as saturated liquid and is compressed isentropically to the
operating pressure of the boiler.
2-3: Const P heat addition Saturated water enters the boiler and
leaves it as superheated vapor at state 3
3-4: Isentropic expansion Superheated vapor expands
isentropically in turbine and produces work.
4-1: Const P heat rejection High quality steam is condensed in
the condenser
 Brayton Cycle
Brayton cycle is the theoretical cycle on
which the gas turbine works. The steps
involved are:
1-2 Isentropic compression (in a
compressor)
2-3 Constant-pressure heat addition
3-4 Isentropic expansion (in a turbine)
4-1 Constant-pressure heat rejection