2013-3-6 Chapter 8 Vapor Power Systems Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of vapor power plants. Develop and analyze thermodynamic models of vapor power plants based on the Rankine cycle and its modifications,including: npropery data at prinpain thye. y determining cycle performance,thermal efficiency.net power output,and mass flow rates. Explain the effects on Rankine cycle performance of varying key parameters. s the principal sources of exergy destruction and2013-3-6 1 Chapter 8 Vapor Power Systems Learning Outcomes ►Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of vapor power plants. ►Develop and analyze thermodynamic models of vapor power plants based on the Rankine cycle and its modifications, including: ►sketching schematic and accompanying T-s diagrams. ►evaluating property data at principal states in the cycle. ►applying mass, energy, and entropy balances for the basic processes. ►determining cycle performance, thermal efficiency, net power output, and mass flow rates. ►Explain the effects on Rankine cycle performance of varying key parameters. ►Discuss the principal sources of exergy destruction and loss in vapor power plants