Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 6 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 313: 6-15

Answer

a) $\dot{W}_e=35.3\ MW$ b) $\eta=45.4\%$

Work Step by Step

Total heat rejection: $\dot{Q}_L=145+8=153\ GJ/h$ Net power, with $\dot{Q}_H=280\ GJ/h$: $\dot{W}_e=\dot{Q}_H-\dot{Q}_L$ $\dot{W}_e=127\ GJ/h=35.3\ MW$ Thus, the efficiency: $\eta=\frac{\dot{W}_e}{\dot{Q}_H}=0.454=45.4\%$
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