[Solved] Considerfollowing options for a simple Rankine cycle i) increasing pressure at exist of turbine ii) increasing average temperature of heat addition iii) decreasing pressure at exit of turbine iv) superheating of steam v) decreasing pressure during superheating. Which combination of above will increase Rankine efficiency?

Q.	Considerfollowing options for a simple Rankine cycle i) increasing pressure at exist of turbine ii) increasing average temperature of heat addition iii) decreasing pressure at exit of turbine iv) superheating of steam v) decreasing pressure during superheating. Which combination of above will increase Rankine efficiency?
A.	i), ii) & iv)
B.	i), ii) & v)
C.	iii), iv) & v)
D.	ii), iii) & iv)
Answer» D. ii), iii) & iv)

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