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What is the primary function of a boiler in a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary function of a boiler in a Rankine cycle?
- To convert thermal energy into mechanical energy
- To generate steam from water to drive turbines (correct)
- To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
- To transmit electrical energy over long distances
What is the theoretical maximum Carnot efficiency for the steam turbine under ideal conditions?
What is the theoretical maximum Carnot efficiency for the steam turbine under ideal conditions?
- 85%
- 75%
- 50%
- 63% (correct)
What is the primary difference between a water-tube boiler and a fire-tube boiler?
What is the primary difference between a water-tube boiler and a fire-tube boiler?
- The location of the hot gases (correct)
- The pressure of the steam generated
- The type of fuel used
- The direction of fluid flow
What is a common heat source used in power plants?
What is a common heat source used in power plants?
What is the actual overall thermal efficiency of a modern coal-fired power station?
What is the actual overall thermal efficiency of a modern coal-fired power station?
What is the primary function of a turbine in a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary function of a turbine in a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary reason why the Carnot cycle is not a suitable model for steam power cycles?
What is the primary reason why the Carnot cycle is not a suitable model for steam power cycles?
What percentage of electric power is generated using the Rankine cycle?
What percentage of electric power is generated using the Rankine cycle?
What is the main challenge in designing a compressor for a Carnot cycle?
What is the main challenge in designing a compressor for a Carnot cycle?
What is the primary source of heat for a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary source of heat for a Rankine cycle?
What is the common working fluid used in a Rankine cycle?
What is the common working fluid used in a Rankine cycle?
What is the name of the Scottish polymath and Glasgow University professor after whom the Rankine cycle is named?
What is the name of the Scottish polymath and Glasgow University professor after whom the Rankine cycle is named?
What is the primary function of a condenser in a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary function of a condenser in a Rankine cycle?
What type of pumps are typically used to compress the liquid condensate in a Rankine cycle?
What type of pumps are typically used to compress the liquid condensate in a Rankine cycle?
During the isentropic compression stage of a Rankine cycle, what happens to the enthalpy of the fluid?
During the isentropic compression stage of a Rankine cycle, what happens to the enthalpy of the fluid?
What is the purpose of the heat exchanger in a Rankine cycle?
What is the purpose of the heat exchanger in a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary advantage of using a centrifugal pump in a Rankine cycle?
What is the primary advantage of using a centrifugal pump in a Rankine cycle?
What is the ultimate goal of a Rankine cycle power plant?
What is the ultimate goal of a Rankine cycle power plant?
