Physics, 05.06.2020 16:01, anthonylopez1

A 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 280âˆ˜C. The steam spins a turbine, which produces 1100 MW of electric power, then the steam is condensed and the water is cooled to 25âˆ˜C before starting the cycle again. a. What is the maximum possible thermal efficiency of the power plant?
b. What is the plant's actual efficiency?

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