[02 marks] ii) a) A nuclear plant produces 540 MW electric power. In the reactor core, energy is released (as heat) at the rate of 1600 MW. Steam produced in the reactor enters the turbine at a temperature of 560 K and leaves it at 350 K. What is the highest efficiency this heat engine can attain? [04 marks] b) Determine the actual efficiency or thermal efficiency of this power plant. [02 marks] [02 marks] c) Interpret the difference of two answers from a) and b)

[02 marks] ii) a) A nuclear plant produces 540 MW electric power. In the reactor core, energy is released (as heat) at the rate of 1600 MW. Steam produced in the reactor enters the turbine at a temperature of 560 K and leaves it at 350 K. What is the highest efficiency this heat engine can attain? [04 marks] b) Determine the actual efficiency or thermal efficiency of this power plant. [02 marks] [02 marks] c) Interpret the difference of two answers from a) and b)

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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