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GATE Mechanical 2024 | Question: 11

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​​​​Which one of the following statements regarding a Rankine cycle is FALSE?

  1. Superheating the steam in the boiler increases the cycle efficiency.
  2. The pressure at the turbine outlet depends on the condenser temperature.
  3. Cycle efficiency increases as condenser pressure decreases.
  4. Cycle efficiency increases as boiler pressure decreases.

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