Lesson 17.1: Example Turbine Problem Dealing with Isentropic Efficiencies

Steam enters an adiabatic turbine steadily at 8 MPa, 500 C, and leaves at 1000 kPa. If the power output of the turbine is 5 MW and the isentropic efficiency is 70%, determine
a) the mass flow rate of steam through the turbine,
b) the temperature at the turbine exit.