7. A bank of solar cells supplies power to a 95% efficient electric water heater. The area of the solar cell bank is 500 ft. The solar cell bank has a maximum theoretical efficiency of 31% and receives an incident solar flux of 150 W/m2. The heater boils water to make saturated steam at 30 psig to supply a turbine. Feedwater enters the boiler as saturated liquid at 140 deg.F. Calculate the total power in the bank. A. 7370 Btu/hr B. 7004 Btu/hr C. 7040 Btu/hr D. 7800 Btu/hr

7. A bank of solar cells supplies power to a 95% efficient electric water heater. The area of the solar cell bank is 500 ft. The solar cell bank has a maximum theoretical efficiency of 31% and receives an incident solar flux of 150 W/m2. The heater boils water to make saturated steam at 30 psig to supply a turbine. Feedwater enters the boiler as saturated liquid at 140 deg.F. Calculate the total power in the bank. A. 7370 Btu/hr B. 7004 Btu/hr C. 7040 Btu/hr D. 7800 Btu/hr

Principles of Heat Transfer (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305387102

Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Publisher:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Chapter1: Basic Modes Of Heat Transfer

Section: Chapter Questions

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