GATE2015-2-13

Question

Which of the following statements regarding a Rankine cycle with reheating are TRUE?

1. increase in average temperature of heat addition
2. reduction in thermal efficiency
3. drier steam at the turbine exit

• A. only $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are correct
• B. only $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct
• C. only $(i)$ and $(iii)$ are correct
• D. $(i)$, $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct