A software package has been developed for the analysis of steam power systems. Twenty-eight configurations are considered, all based upon the simple Rankine cycle with various additional components such as feedwater heaters and reheat legs. The package is demonstrated by two examples. In the first, the optimum operating conditions for a simple reheat cycle are determined by using the program. The second example involves calculating the exergetic efficiency of an actual steam power system.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Computer software, Design, Steam, Power systems (Machinery), Cycles, Feedwater, Rankine cycle
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