Enthelpy and Isentropic compression/expansion

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The discussion revolves around the discrepancies in calculating the specific work done by an isentropic pump in an ideal Rankine cycle using two different formulas. The calculations for a compressor operating between specified pressures and enthalpies yielded vastly different results: 388,670 J/kg using enthalpy differences and 488.16 J/kg using the volume and pressure difference. The confusion arises from the assumption that water is a saturated liquid at both states, while in reality, the process is isentropic, indicating that the water at state 2 is a compressed liquid. This misunderstanding of the state of the water leads to the significant difference in calculated work. Clarifying the state of the fluid in each calculation is essential for accurate results.
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In a certain thermodynamics textbook, specific work done by an isentropic compressor/pump in an ideal rankine cycles, is given by the following;

Wpump = h2 - h1
Wpump = v(P2 - P1), where v = v1

When I carry out these two calculations between any two states, I get vastly different answers.

For example, compressor in a rankine cycle operating between the following conditions for saturated water;

P1 = 20 kPa
v1 = 0.001017 m3/kg
h1 = 251.42 kJ/kg

P2 = 500 kPa
h2 = 640.09 kJ/kg

Wpump = h2 - h1 = 640090 - 251420 = 388 670 J/kg

Wpump in = v(P2 - P1) = 0.001017 ( 500000 - 20000 ) = 488.16 J/kg

I assume that I'm missing something. Is there any explanation for why I'm seeing such a huge discrepancy in results for two supposedly equivalent expressions?
 
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