Power Plant Thermodynamics

Determining Steam/Water Cycle Efficiency Describe the basic thermodynamic processes associated with a typical steam/water cycle and explain how to plot them on a temperature/entropy chart. Explain the Rankine method of determining cycle efficiency. Process Effects on Cycle Efficiency Describe the effects of single and multiple reheaters on the efficiency of a steam/water cycle. Describe the effects of feedwater heaters and economizers on the efficiency of a steam/water cycle. Operating Parameters and Cycle Efficiency Part 1 Describe the effects of varying main steam temperature reheat steam temperature and main steam pressure on the efficiency of a steam/water cycle. Operating Parameters and Cycle Efficiency Part 2 Describe the effects of varying condenser vacuum degrees of subcooling in the condenser and final feedwater outlet temperature on the efficiency of a steam/water cycle.