Air enters the ideal regenerative Brayton cycle of Fig. 9.46 at 25°C and 100 kPa. The compressor raises the pressure to 500 kPa. The products of combustion leave the combustion chamber at 1200°C. Assuming constant specific heats and an air mass flow rate of 6 kg/s and an ideal cycle, calculate:
i) The cycle efficiency
ii) The power produced by the turbine
iii) The power used by the compressor
iv) The back-work ratio
v) The rate of heat exchange in the regenerator
Figure 9.46

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Regenerator Products of combustion Comperssor Turbine net 100 kPa 25 C