Chapter 18, Problem 77P

The nuclear power plant at which you’re the public affairs manager has a backup gas-turbine system. The backup system produces electrical energy at the rate of 360 MW, while extracting energy from natural gas at the rate of 670 MW. The local town council has raised concern over waste thermal energy dumped into the environment. Their standards state the thermal waste power must not exceed 400 MW and that all power generation must be at least 50% efficient. Does the backup turbine meet this standard?