Thermodynamics - GATE practice papers - Mechanical for Q. 379

Q.  Which condition of Rankine cycle has highest efficiency when operating between same pressure limits? (Marks: 02)
- Published on 19 Oct 15

a. Superheated cycle
b. Regenerative cycle
c. Reheat cycle
d. Saturated cycle

ANSWER: Regenerative cycle
 
The efficiency of ideal regenerative cycle is exactly equal to the corresponding Carnot cycle. Hence it is maximum.

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