23. The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Heat Engines & PV Diagrams
Problem 21g
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Textbook QuestionA nuclear power plant generates 3000 MW of heat energy from nuclear reactions in the reactor's core. This energy is used to boil water and produce high-pressure steam at 300℃. The steam spins a turbine, which produces 1000 MW of electric power, then the steam is condensed and the water is cooled to 25℃ before starting the cycle again. b. What is the plant's actual efficiency?
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