Question: Problem 5 - Brayton cycle ( Optional with Extra Credit 1 5 pts ) Consider a simple closed Brayton cycle, which uses air as the

Problem 5- Brayton cycle (Optional with Extra Credit 15 pts)
Consider a simple closed Brayton cycle, which uses air as the working fluid at a mass flow rate of 5kgs. The maximum and minimum temperatures within the cycle are 950 K and 350 K , respectively. The pressure ratio is 6:1. The adiabatic turbine has an isentropic efficiency of 80%, while the well-insulated compressor is 90% efficient compared to an isentropic one. Assume the cycle operates between a heat source at temperature 1000 K , and the ambient as the heat sink at temperature 300 K . There is no pressure drop in the heater and the cooler. The air can be treated as an ideal gas with constant properties (cp=1.004kJkg-K, and k=1.4). What are the net power output and thermal efficiency?
Problem 5 - Brayton cycle ( Optional with Extra

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