Basic Rankine Cycle

What is the main difference between an Ideal Rankine Cycle and an Actual Rankine Cycle?

• Ideal Rankine Cycle assumes no irreversibilities, while Actual Rankine Cycle accounts for real-world inefficiencies.

• Ideal Rankine Cycle operates at lower temperatures than Actual Rankine Cycle

• Ideal Rankine Cycle does not require a condenser unlike Actual Rankine Cycle

• Ideal Rankine Cycle has higher efficiency than Actual Rankine Cycle

Name one component of the Rankine Cycle.

• turbine

• pump

• condenser

• compressor

What is the purpose of a Regenerative Rankine Cycle?

• To reduce the overall efficiency of the system

• To increase the cost of operation

• To improve thermal efficiency by preheating feedwater

• To decrease the temperature of the working fluid

How does a Rankine Cycle with Binary Fluids differ from a traditional Rankine Cycle?

• A Rankine Cycle with Binary Fluids uses three different working fluids in the cycle.

• A Rankine Cycle with Binary Fluids uses two different working fluids in the cycle, while a traditional Rankine Cycle uses only one working fluid.

• A Rankine Cycle with Binary Fluids operates at a lower efficiency compared to a traditional Rankine Cycle.

• A Rankine Cycle with Binary Fluids has a simpler design than a traditional Rankine Cycle.

What is the function of a turbine in a Rankine Cycle?

• Convert solar energy into electricity

• Generate electricity from wind energy

• Convert thermal energy of steam into mechanical work

• Convert chemical energy into mechanical work