How to calculate boiler Fuel Requirement for how much water?

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To calculate boiler water requirements for operating a steam turbine with biogas, one must understand the heat energy needed to raise water temperature, which involves knowledge of the Rankine cycle. Precise calculations depend on factors such as the desired power output from the turbine and the specific steaming conditions, including whether a condenser or cooling tower will be used. A vague approach to the project may hinder the thesis's success, emphasizing the need for detailed planning and understanding of thermodynamic principles. Without a solid grasp of these concepts, pursuing the thesis could lead to challenges. A thorough preliminary calculation is essential for a successful research endeavor.
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I am doing my research thesis. I want to operate a steam turbine through biogas. I need to know how do I calculate the boiler water requirements i.e how much biogas heat will be required to heat an exact amount of water? Is there a specific way to calculate it? thanks
 
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If you cannot do a basic preliminary calculation do you think it's wise to attempt an entire thesis on this subject?
 
billy_joule is right.

If you don't know anything about rankine cycles and how they work, your thesis could be a bit frustrating. If you want to delve further into this research, just saying "I want to operate a steam turbine through biogas." is woefully vague. How much power do you wish to extract from the turbine? What sort of steaming conditions will the turbine be designed to accept? Condenser or cooling tower?
 

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