Thermodynamics & Power Generation
Rankine Cycle Simulator
Analyze thermodynamic steam cycles for electrical power plants. Modify boiler pressure, condenser pressure, and turbine inlet temperatures to study thermodynamic efficiency curves.
Cycle Type
Ideal Rankine
Steady state flow
Turbine Quality
100.0%
Safe Zone
Output Format
CSV
Export ready
Parameters
Steam Plant Presets
Animated temperature sweep
Thermodynamic Governing Equations
Net Cycle Work Output
W_net = W_turbine - W_pump = (h3 - h4) - (h2 - h1)
Boiler Heat Input
Q_in = h3 - h2
Thermal Efficiency
eta_th = W_net / Q_in
Steam saturation temperature at boiler pressure (50 bar) is 265.9°C.
Boiler inlet water enthalpy (h2) is 241.3 kJ/kg.
Superheated inlet steam enthalpy (h3) is 3379.7 kJ/kg.
Steam Plant Schematic & States
Thermal Efficiency
26.79%
Net Work Output
698.4kJ/kg
Turbine Work Output
704.6kJ/kg
Exit Steam Quality
100.0%
Cycle Efficiency vs. Tmax Inlet Temp
Thermodynamic State Steps
| Tmax (°C) | Turbine Work | Pump Work | Net Work | Thermal Eff | Exit Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300°C | 668.3 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 662.1 kJ/kg | 27.51% | 92.4% |
| 330°C | 679.2 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 673.0 kJ/kg | 27.28% | 95.0% |
| 360°C | 690.1 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 683.9 kJ/kg | 27.07% | 97.6% |
| 390°C | 701.0 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 694.7 kJ/kg | 26.86% | 100.0% |
| 420°C | 711.9 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 705.6 kJ/kg | 26.66% | 100.0% |
| 450°C | 722.8 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 716.5 kJ/kg | 26.47% | 100.0% |
| 480°C | 752.5 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 746.2 kJ/kg | 26.97% | 100.0% |
| 510°C | 803.5 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 797.2 kJ/kg | 28.21% | 100.0% |
| 540°C | 854.5 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 848.2 kJ/kg | 29.39% | 100.0% |
| 570°C | 905.5 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 899.2 kJ/kg | 30.52% | 100.0% |
| 600°C | 956.5 kJ/kg | 6.24 kJ/kg | 950.2 kJ/kg | 31.61% | 100.0% |