Engineering Thermodynamics: Pass-out Turbine Question

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The discussion revolves around a question related to thermodynamics and the calculation of power output from a turbine. Participants express confusion regarding the parameters and equations used, particularly in the section starting with h5=hu-wp. There is a suggestion to clarify the rationale for parts b and c of the problem, as well as to provide a complete flow diagram for better understanding. The importance of correctly identifying the values for h4 and h2 is emphasized, with agreement on their respective pressures. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for clearer explanations and visual aids to assist in solving the problem.
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Steam at 30 bar and 500°C enters a pass-out turbine at a rate of 18000 kg h–1. The bulk of this steam is expanded isentropically to a condenser pressure of 0.03 bar, but 32% is bled from the turbine at a pressure of 3 bar for process heating. If the condensate from the process heater is directly pumped back to the boiler, find:
a) Power output from the turbine
(b) the rate of process heating
(c) the efficiency of the plant.
Relevant Equations
m=Qp1/Qp2
Q=m_p (h2-h5)
η=(Qs-Q)/q
Hello Physics Forums,
I have been struggling with this question for some time now and I'm not sure my method is correct - please see attached.
Any help you can give to check I'm on the right lines would be very much appreciated!
Cheers, C
 

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I don't understand what you're doing in the section starting with h5=hu-wp, and I don't understand what the parameters represent. Also Vu, and what it's used for.
 
Hi Chestermiller, I'm not really sure where I was going with this either and as a result I'm quite confused on where to begin.
I think I should use:
p=1((h1-h4)+(1-0.32)(h4-h2))
to find the power output from the turbine but not sure if I've used the correct equations for (b) and (c).
 
PaxFinnica96 said:
Hi Chestermiller, I'm not really sure where I was going with this either and as a result I'm quite confused on where to begin.
I think I should use:
p=1((h1-h4)+(1-0.32)(h4-h2))
to find the power output from the turbine but not sure if I've used the correct equations for (b) and (c).
If h4 is the 3 bars and h2 is the 0.03 bars, then I agree.

Please say in words your rationale for parts b and c. Also, a complete flow diagram would be helpful.
 
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