Apower cycle operates between a lake’s surface water at a temperature of 25 oc and water at a depth whose temperature is 8oc. at steady state the cycle develops a power output of 12 kw, while rejecting energy by heat transfer to the lower temperature water at the rate 14,400 kj/min.

The thermal efficiency of the power cycle is 5 %.

Explanation:

Given that,

Surface temperature = 25°C

Under water temperature = 80°C

Output power = 12 kW

Rate = 14400 kJ/min = 240 kJ/sec

Suppose we need to find the thermal efficiency of the power cycle

We need to calculate the thermal efficiency

Using formula of the thermal efficiency

Where, Q₁ = heat input

We know that,

Now put the value of Q and W in to the formula of efficiency

Hence, The thermal efficiency of the power cycle is 5 %.

explanation:

newton's third law, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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