Determine the maximum possible thermal efficiency

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Determine the maximum possible thermal efficiency of an atmospheric steam engine with a boiler temperature of 212°F and a condensation temperature of 70.0°F if it operates on

a. A Carnot cycle.

b. A Newcomen cycle assuming an average cylinder wall temperature of 141°F.

c. A Rankine cycle.

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