Vapor Power Cycle

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Aka. steam power cycle. Energy of a vapor is converted to mechanical work output. The working fluid experiences phase transition between liquid and gas. Used in steam power plants. Highly pressurized and high temperature steam is the most common working fluid.

Rankine cycle is a vapor power cycle.

Analysis

T-S diagram is used.