A steam power plant operates on a cycle as shown in the figure. The fluid leaves the boiler at 400 °C and 4 MPa. Exhaust from the turbine is at 10 kPa. The efficiency of the turbine is 86%, and the efficiency of the pump is 80%. Determine the thermal efficiency of this сycle. Turbine Boiler Condenser Pump

A steam power plant operates on a cycle as shown in the figure. The fluid leaves the boiler at 400 °C and 4 MPa. Exhaust from the turbine is at 10 kPa. The efficiency of the turbine is 86%, and the efficiency of the pump is 80%. Determine the thermal efficiency of this сycle. Turbine Boiler Condenser Pump

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