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Several geothermal power plants are in operation in the unitedstates and more are being built since the heat source of ageothermal plant is hot geothermal water which is “free energy.” An8-MW geothermal power plant is being considered at a location wheregeothermal water 160 degrees C is available. Geothermal water is toserve as the heat source for a closed Rankine power cycle withrefringent 134a as the working fluid. Specify suitable temperatureand pressures for the cycle, and determine the thermal efficiencyof the cycle. Justify your selection.

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