A 750 MW power plant operates between 450 0C and 40 0C thermal reservoirs. If this plant has a cycle thermal efficiency of 48 %, a) calculate the needed energy input to the thermal engine, and the b) needed mass flow rate of cooling water needed at the condenser if its DT has to be 25 0 The cooling water has a density of 1000kg/m3 and a specific heat of 4.181 kJ/(kg-K).

A 750 MW power plant operates between 450 0C and 40 0C thermal reservoirs. If this plant has a cycle thermal efficiency of 48 %, a) calculate the needed energy input to the thermal engine, and the b) needed mass flow rate of cooling water needed at the condenser if its DT has to be 25 0 The cooling water has a density of 1000kg/m3 and a specific heat of 4.181 kJ/(kg-K).

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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