Practice Supercritical and Ultra-Supercritical Rankine Cycles - 3 | Power and Refrigeration Cycles | Applied Thermodynamics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the critical pressure for water?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the transition point for water between phases.

Question 2

Easy

Name a key advantage of supercritical cycles over traditional Rankine cycles.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how phase changes can consume energy.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the operational pressure of a supercritical Rankine cycle?

  • 15 MPa
  • 22.1 MPa
  • 30 MPa

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definition of supercritical conditions.

Question 2

True or False: A distinct phase change occurs in supercritical cycles.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens during phase transitions in traditional cycles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss the design considerations for materials used in ultra-supercritical power plants. Why are they crucial, and what advancements are necessary?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both the physical properties needed and existing material limitations.

Question 2

Evaluate the environmental impacts of shifting from traditional coal power plants to ultra-supercritical technology. Provide specific benefits.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the conversion rate of energy impacts overall emissions.

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