Overview of thermodynamics

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Contents

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• Brayton Cycle Basics

• Flow Parameter

• Cycle Deck

• Firing Temperature

• Control Curve

Brayton Cycle

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• Maximum Allowable Cycle Temperature

- Material Limitations

- Cooling Technologies

• Optimum Work Output

- Selection of Design Pressure Ratio

• Non-Ideal Cycle Effects

- Compression/Expansion Inefficiencies

- Pressure Losses

- Parasitic Flows

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