Difference between Rankine cycle & Carnot cycle - Thermodynamics

Q.  How can we differentiate Rankine cycle from Carnot cycle?
- Published on 19 Aug 15

a. Heat addition process of Rankine cycle is reversible isothermal whereas heat addition process of Carnot cycle is reversible isobaric
b. Heat addition process of Rankine cycle is reversible isobaric whereas heat addition process of Carnot cycle is reversible isothermal
c. Heat addition process of Rankine cycle is reversible isentropic whereas heat addition process of Carnot cycle is reversible isothermal
d. both cycles are identical except the working fluid used

ANSWER: Heat addition process of Rankine cycle is reversible isobaric whereas heat addition process of Carnot cycle is reversible isothermal

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