How to increase Rankine Cycle Efficiency: Solved Numerical Example

Описание: In this video, we solve a complete Rankine Cycle numerical problem to prove how changing 3 key parameters—Condenser Pressure, Boiler Temperature (Superheating), and Boiler Pressure—dramatically increases power plant efficiency. We compare a Baseline Plant against an Optimized Plant to see the real-world impact
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Numerical Results (Solved in Video):
🔴 The Baseline Plant (Standard Conditions):
Thermal Efficiency (η_th): 26%
Net Power Output (W_net): 710.0 kJ/kg
Conditions: T_max = 350°C | P_boiler = 3 MPa

🟢 The Improved Plant (After Optimization):
Thermal Efficiency (η_th): 43% (+17% Increase!)
Net Power Output (W_net): 1452.7 kJ/kg (+742.7 kJ/kg Gain!)
Conditions: T_max = 600°C | P_boiler = 15 MPa

We analyze the 3 methods used to achieve this:
Decreasing Condenser Pressure
Increasing Boiler Temperature (Superheating)
Increasing Boiler Pressure

Timestamps:
0:00 - Problem Statement & Baseline Values
2:17 - Calculation 1: Decreasing Condenser Pressure
3:43 - Calculation 2: Effect of Superheating (600°C)
4:15 - Calculation 3: Increasing Boiler Pressure (15 MPa)
5:36 - Final Comparison: 26% vs 43% Efficiency

About the Channel:
Welcome to Skills Studio with Fahad! This channel helps engineering students master Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Power Plant Engineering through clear, solved examples.
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