Fig. 1. Cycle efficiency model

Fig. 2. Compressor model

Fig. 3. Turbine model

Fig. 4. Subunit energy conservation model

Fig. 5. Cycle efficiency vs turbine inlet temperature

Fig. 6. Efficiency increases with increasing turbine inlet temperature

Fig. 7. Efficiency increase due to increased compressor outlet pressure

Fig. 8. Cycle efficiency vs turbomachinery efficiency

Fig. 9. Pressure drop in recuperator

Fig. 10. Temperature distributions in recuperator