Practice Cycle Modifications - Power and Refrigeration Cycles - Applied Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is superheating in steam cycles?

💡 Hint: Think about how heating changes steam properties.

Question 2 Easy

What does regeneration do in a power cycle?

💡 Hint: Consider where heat might be left over in a system.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of superheating in a steam cycle?

To improve efficiency
To lower pressure
To condense steam

💡 Hint: Which process enhances temperature and efficiency?

Question 2

Is regeneration used to lower fuel consumption?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to unused energy.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are tasked with increasing the efficiency of a gas turbine. List modifications you would propose and justify their impacts on the thermal efficiency.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how each method impacts energy and efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple diagram to show the comparison between a standard Rankine cycle and one that incorporates regeneration. Explain the difference in thermal efficiency.

💡 Hint: Think about where heat transfers occur and how they contribute to total energy management.

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