Question: An efficient power system for space applications is based on a Rankine cycle using potassium as the working fluid. The working fluid at the turbine

An efficient power system for space applications is based on a Rankine cycle using potassium as the working fluid. The working fluid at the turbine inlet is at 1200 K and 2.0 bar, and is fixed. The pump inlet is saturated liquid and the pump work is negligible. The turbine efficiency is 0.7. In space, the condenser must be a radiator, and weight is of critical importance. Determine the operating conditions corresponding to minimum weight radiator for a given turbine power. Calculate and plot the ratio of the radiator area to power output (m2kW) versus the condenser temperature. Try a condenser temperature range from 800 to 1100 K . The thermal power is radiated according to the equation Q=T4A where A is the radiator area, and =5.6810-8Wm2*(K).
An efficient power system for space applications

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