Which mechanism explains power reduction in supercritical Rankine cycle turbine systems when inlet temperature exceeds design?

💡 Explanation

Decreased isentropic turbine efficiency causes power reduction because above the design temperature, the increased specific volume excursions reduce the extraction of work from enthalpy; therefore, turbine output decreases using less efficient expansion, rather than choked flow or heat transfers.

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