Using Spreadsheets for Analysing the Influence of Bleed Pressure on Rankine Cycle Performancee

Abstract

The objective of this article is to showcase the capabilities of the Microsoft Excel package in simulating the performance of the Rankine Cycle with a single bleed point. Thermodynamic properties are derived using specialized Excel tools designed for thermodynamics, with Microsoft Excel serving as the platform for these tools. The obtained properties undergo thorough testing to ensure accuracy, and the results demonstrate strong agreement with those found in other existing literature. Energy balance calculations on each component of the Rankine Cycle are conducted to determine the thermodynamic properties at different points. The extraction pressure and the respective mass fraction is being evaluated and analysed to understand the behaviour of the cycle.