Drip Disposal in Gas Power Cycle (Rankine Cycle): Help Needed!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of drip disposal in the context of the Rankine cycle, a thermodynamic cycle used in gas power systems. Participants seek clarification on the term "drip disposal," its significance, and methods related to it, particularly in relation to condensation during the regeneration process.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the term "drip disposal" and requests help, indicating a lack of understanding from a recent lecture.
  • Another participant suggests that expecting quick answers without prior attention in class may not be reasonable.
  • A participant shares a link explaining the Rankine cycle but notes it does not address drip disposal specifically.
  • One participant explains that "drip" refers to the condensation of steam in closed feed water heaters, which occurs after steam transfers energy to the feed water and is then sent back to the main condenser.
  • Another participant acknowledges the explanation but admits they are not an engineer, indicating uncertainty about the correctness of the information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the understanding of drip disposal, as some express confusion while others provide explanations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding specific methods of drip disposal.

Contextual Notes

There is a lack of clarity on the definitions and implications of drip disposal within the Rankine cycle, and participants have not fully explored the methods or significance of this process.

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i need some link or help or maybe some comments on different methods of drip disposal in a gas power cycle(rankine cycle).:confused::confused:quite honestly , i was sleeping:zzz::zzz: in the class, so i didnt get anything:shy::shy:.
geez i don't even know what drip disposal is?? can anyone explain:rolleyes::rolleyes:
i didnt find it in my textbook. i googled but didnt find anything, neither on wiki. i have to submitt an assignment by tomorrow:cry::cry::cry: help:shy::shy:
 
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anyone??
 
Expecting an answer within 2 hours because you didn't pay attention in class is probably not the best way to get help here!

Personally, I haven't a clue.
 
yea i know. and i am feeling guilty for that but what else can i do??
but not that guilty, lecture was of 2 and a half hour. almost 90% of class was sleeping. aaargh..its not entirely my fault
 
I have never heard the term when used in this context.
 
I found this:
http://www.taftan.com/thermodynamics/RANKINE.HTM
Rankine cycle is a heat engine with vapor power cycle. The common working fluid is water. The cycle consists of four processes:

* 1 to 2: Isentropic expansion (Steam turbine)
* 2 to 3: Isobaric heat rejection (Condenser)
* 3 to 4: Isentropic compression (Pump)
* 4 to 1: Isobaric heat supply (Boiler)

So how do you get rid of the condensation? Don't you recycle it somehow?
 
hey thanks kach for the link, but it has nothing of drip disposal.
anyways i got it now, i didnt sleep in the lecture today;))
drip is the condensation of steam during the regeneration process. in closed type feed water heaters, bled steam condenses after giving off its energy to the feed water, that condensed steam is called drip. that is sent back to the main condenser.
correct me if i am wrong somewhere
 
Makes sense to me, but I'm no engineer.
 

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