Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 10 - Vapor and Combined Power Cycles - Problems - Page 599: 10-76C

Answer

See explanation below.

Work Step by Step

Because it takes advantage of the desirable characteristics of the gas cycle at high temperature, and steam cycle at low temperature, and combines them. As a result, it is more efficient than either cycle executed alone.
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