RANKINE CYCLE

STEAM POWER PLANT

P-V diagram
T-s diagram
h-s diagram
efficiency
efficiency
• Pump work can be neglected at lower pressures, as it is
small compared to the turbine work.
Specific Steam Consumption
• Ssc = m/W

• Ssc = 1/(W/m)
• = 1/(h1-h2)

• Units?
Mean Temperature of Heat Addition
Rankine Cycle with wet steam
Rankine Cycle with wet steam
Rankine Cycle with superheated steam
Rankine Cycle with superheated steam
Operating Conditions – Inlet P of
Turbine
Operating Conditions – Inlet P of
Turbine
Exhaust Pressure of Turbine
Actual Rankine Cycle
Actual Rankine Cycle
Actual Rankine cycle
Rankine Cycle : Reheat
Rankine Cycle: Reheat
T-s Diagram
H-s Diagram
Efficiency
Efficiency
Efficiency
Ideal Regenerative Rankine Cycle
Ideal Regenerative Rankine Cycle
Eff. Of Reg. Rankine Cycle
Reg. Cycle with feed heater
Bled Steam