Which outcome occurs when steam turbine cycle efficiency declines?

💡 Explanation

Lower turbine cycle efficiency leads to a wetter, lower energy exhaust because less thermal energy turns into work via the Rankine cycle's expansion phase. Therefore, turbine outlet vapor quality decreases rather than feedwater/superheater changes affecting inlet steam conditions.

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