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If the plant operates at 50.0% of its maximum efficiency and its power output is 1.23 × 108 W, at what rate must heat be removed by means of a cooling tower?

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Chapter15: Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33PE: A coalfired electrical power station has an efficiency of 38%. The temperature of the steam leaving...

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A power plant burns coal to produce pressurized steam at 540 K. The steam then condenses back into water at a temperature of 313 K.

If the plant operates at 50.0% of its maximum efficiency and its power output is 1.23 × 10⁸ W, at what rate must heat be removed by means of a cooling tower?

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