The coal combustion in the furnace of steam power plant produces 31.52 mega-Watts (MW) of heating power to produce steam. [0.1*p] mega-Watts are lost from the factory infrastructure (pipes, vanes, etc). The depleted steam is cooled by a water cooling system that expels [0.45*p] of waste heat to the environment. Calculate the net mechanical power output. Present your answer in mega-Watts (MW).

The coal combustion in the furnace of steam power plant produces 31.52 mega-Watts (MW) of heating power to produce steam. [0.1p] mega-Watts are lost from the factory infrastructure (pipes, vanes, etc). The depleted steam is cooled by a water cooling system that expels [0.45p] of waste heat to the environment. Calculate the net mechanical power output. Present your answer in mega-Watts (MW).

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305578296

Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter2: Matter And Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 27RQ: How many Btu/h would be produced in a 12-kW electricheater?

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