Second law efficiency of Rankine cycle

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The discussion centers on the second law efficiency of the Rankine cycle, specifically seeking resources for calculating this efficiency. Key references include the Wikipedia pages on the Rankine cycle and the Second law of thermodynamics. Understanding these concepts is essential for accurately assessing the performance of thermal systems utilizing the Rankine cycle.

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  • Understanding of the Rankine cycle
  • Familiarity with the second law of thermodynamics
  • Basic thermodynamic principles
  • Knowledge of efficiency calculations in thermal systems
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Thermodynamic engineers, mechanical engineers, and students studying thermal systems who seek to enhance their understanding of efficiency calculations in the Rankine cycle.

Rafe Zayed
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Can you provide me any source from where I can learn about the overall second law efficiency calculation of a simple Rankine cycle?
 
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