Vapor Power Cycles

  VAPOR POWER CYCLES INTRODUCTION             Vapor power cycles are external combustion systems in which the working fluid is alternatively vaporized and condensed. Hence it is the most employed working fluid. Due to its use as working substance in vapor power cycle, this cycle is often referred as steam power cycle.              The vapor is generated in a steam boiler which then enters the steam turbine, a condenser and a feed pump. The fuel is burnt, hot flue gases are used to produce steam in the steam generator. This steam so produced is expanded in a steam turbine to do work. OBJECTIVE               In a vapor power cycle, the main objective is to convert the energy present in the fuels into mechanical energy and then to electrical energy. A power cycle continuously converts heat energy into work, in which a working fluid performs a succession of processes. The Car...