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This apparatus is designed to demonstrate the fundamental principles of a steam power plant and the Rankine cycle, providing students with a practical understanding of thermodynamics and industrial methods for analyzing plant performance. It allows for the investigation of energy conversion, boiler efficiency, and the relationship between pressure and temperature in saturated steam. The system is a self-contained unit mounted on a mobile frame, featuring a diesel-fired, vertical fire-tube boiler, a single-stage impulse turbine operating at high speed, a water-cooled condenser, and a feed pump. It includes comprehensive instrumentation such as temperature sensors, a fuel flow meter, and a throttling calorimeter for determining steam quality. Operational data is monitored and controlled through a central 7-inch touch LCD display, while integrated safety mechanisms like pressure cut-out switches and relief valves ensure secure operation. Its primary application is in mechanical and energy engineering education for teaching power generation technology. The key benefit is the hands-on experience it provides in evaluating plant performance, allowing students to collect data, calculate efficiencies, and directly compare theoretical cycle analysis with the operation of a functional, small-scale steam plant.