(II) A nuclear power plant operates at 65% of its maximum

Chapter 15, Problem 25P

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Problem 25P

(II) A nuclear power plant operates at 65% of its maximum theoretical (Carnot) efficiency between temperatures of 660°C and 330°C. If the plant produces electric energy at the rate of 1.4GW, how much exhaust heat is discharged per hour?

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