Determine the thermal efficiency of the cycle

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The rate of heat addition to an air-standard Brayton cycle is 5.2 × 108 Btu/ h. The pressure ratio for the cycle is 12 and the minimum and maximum temperatures are 520°R and 2800°R, respectively. Determine

(a) the thermal efficiency of the cycle.

(b) the mass flow rate of air, in lb/h.

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