Determine mass flow rate of condenser cooling water


Water is the working fluid in an ideal Rankine cycle. Superheated vapor enters the turbine at 8 MPa, 480 degrees Celsius. The condenser pressure is 10 kPa. The net power output of the cycle is 100 MW. Determine for the cycle (a.) the rate of heat transfer to the working fluid passing through the steam generator, in kW. (b.) the thermal efficiency. (c.) the mass flow rate of condenser cooling water, in kg/h, if the cooling water enters the condenser at 15 degrees Celsius and exits at 35 degrees Celsius with negligible pressure change. Could you kindly explain the interpolation steps as well in detail.

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