A Carnot heat engine operates between reservoirs at 30°C and 290°C. Determine the efficiency of the engine as a percentage to 3 significant figures. A If the Carnot engine in question 6 uses steam as the working fluid, what rate of heat input is required if the required power output is 60 MW? Give your answer in MW to 3 significant figures.

A Carnot heat engine operates between reservoirs at 30°C and 290°C. Determine the efficiency of the engine as a percentage to 3 significant figures. A If the Carnot engine in question 6 uses steam as the working fluid, what rate of heat input is required if the required power output is 60 MW? Give your answer in MW to 3 significant figures.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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