Plot the Rankine cycle on T-S diagram and derive an expression for thermal efficiency of the cycle. List different methods of improving the performance of the cycle. Discuss any one method in brief.

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Work done on pump, per kg of water, $W_P= h_2 - h_1$

Energy added in steam generator, $q_1= h_3 - h_2$

Work delivered by turbine, $WT= h_3 - h_4$

Energy rejected in the condenser, $q_2= h_4 - h_1$

The thermal efficiency of the Rankine cycle is given by,

$η …

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