Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 6 - The Second Law of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 317: 6-77

Answer

a) $\eta=70\%$ b) $\dot{W}_e=9.33\ kW$

Work Step by Step

$\eta=1-\dfrac{T_L}{T_H}$ With $T_L=300\ K,\ T_H=1000\ K$ $\eta=0.70=70\%$ $\eta = \dot{W}_e/\dot{Q}_H,\ \dot{Q}_H=800\ kJ/min$ $\dot{W}_e=560\ kJ/min=9.33\ kW$
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