1.An ideal Sterling cycle operates between thermal energy reservoirs at 27 degrees C and 527 degrees C. The maximum cycle pressure is 2000 kP
a. Determine the net work produced each time this cycle is executed, and the cycle's thermal efficiency
2.During a regeneration process, some steam is extracted from the turbine and is used to heat the liquid water leaving the pump. This does not seem like a smart thing to do since the extracted steam could produce some more work in the turbine. How do you justify this action?