Which of the following quantities has the GREATEST influence on the overall efficiency of a conventional (Rankine cycle) electric generating station burning fossil fuels? w) steam temperature at the steam turbine inlet x) net heating value of the fuel y) steam pressure at the steam turbine inlet z) pounds of ash and sulfur per pound of fuel

Which of the following quantities has the GREATEST influence on the overall efficiency of a conventional (Rankine cycle) electric generating station burning fossil fuels? w) steam temperature at the steam turbine inlet x) net heating value of the fuel y) steam pressure at the steam turbine inlet z) pounds of ash and sulfur per pound of fuel 
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ANSWER: W -- STEAM TEMPERATURE AT THE STEAM TURBINE INLET 
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