Question

A steam turbine receives 1630 kg of steam/hr at 340 m/s velocity and 3550 kJ/kg enthalpy. The steam leaves at 259 m/s and 3020 kJ/kg enthalpy. Determine the power output of the steam turbine.

(a) 32.5 MW
(b) 45.6 MW
(c) 54.3 MW
(d) 63.8 MW