Example 6.1 Heat is transferred to a heat engine from a furnace at a rate of 80 MW. IF the rate of waste heat rejection to a nearby river is 50MW, determine the net power output and the thermal efficiency for this heat engine.

Example 6.1 Heat is transferred to a heat engine from a furnace at a rate of 80 MW. IF the rate of waste heat rejection to a nearby river is 50MW, determine the net power output and the thermal efficiency for this heat engine.

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Chapter45: Domestic Refrigerators And Freezers

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Example 6.1
Heat is transferred to a heat engine from a furnace at a rate of 80 MW.
IF the rate of waste heat rejection to a nearby river is 50MW, determine
the net power output and the thermal efficiency for this heat engine.

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