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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Rankine cycle engine Rankine cycle engine The term 'Rankine cycle engine' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The Rankine cycle system uses a liquid that evaporates when heated and expands to produc ework, such as turning a turbine, which when connected to a generator, produces electricity. The exhaust vapor expelled from the turbine condenses and the liquid is pumped back to the boiler to repeat the cycle. The working fluid most commonly used is water, though other liquids can also be used. Rankine cycle design is used by most commercial electric power plants. The traditional steam locomotive is also a common form of the Rankine cycle engine. The Rankine engine itself can be either a piston engine or a turbine'. Previous 5 Terms: Rangeland rangiferine raniform ranine Rankine cycle Next 5 Terms: Rankine Vortex ranunculaceous RAOB Rapid Rapid Deepening About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.