Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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Chapter 6 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 313: 6-19

Answer

$\dot{Q}_L=900MW$

Work Step by Step

Since $\eta = \dot{W}_e/\dot{Q}_H$ Given $\eta = 0.40,\ \dot{W}_e=600\ MW$: $\dot{Q}_H=1500\ MW$ And $\dot{Q}_H=\dot{W}_e+\dot{Q}_L$ So: $\dot{Q}_L=900MW$
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