๐ญ Steam Rankine Cycle Calculator
Analyze steam power plant cycles โ simple and reheat configurations with efficiency and power output calculations.
๐ Configuration
Rankine Cycle States:
1โ2: Pump (isentropic compression)
2โ3: Boiler (constant P heat addition)
3โ4: Turbine (isentropic expansion)
4โ1: Condenser (constant P heat rejection)
ฮท_th = W_net / Q_in
BWR = W_pump / W_turbine
1โ2: Pump (isentropic compression)
2โ3: Boiler (constant P heat addition)
3โ4: Turbine (isentropic expansion)
4โ1: Condenser (constant P heat rejection)
ฮท_th = W_net / Q_in
BWR = W_pump / W_turbine
๐ Results & Visualization
Configure the inputs and click Calculate to see results.
โน๏ธ About the Rankine Cycle
The Rankine cycle is the fundamental thermodynamic cycle for steam power plants. It converts heat into work using water as the working fluid.
Components:
โข Boiler: heats water to superheated steam
โข Turbine: expands steam to produce work
โข Condenser: rejects heat, condenses steam
โข Pump: pressurizes liquid water
Reheat improves efficiency by reheating partially expanded steam.
The Rankine cycle is the fundamental thermodynamic cycle for steam power plants. It converts heat into work using water as the working fluid.
Components:
โข Boiler: heats water to superheated steam
โข Turbine: expands steam to produce work
โข Condenser: rejects heat, condenses steam
โข Pump: pressurizes liquid water
Reheat improves efficiency by reheating partially expanded steam.