The Solana Generating Station near Gila Bend, AZ, is a concentrating solar power plant which collects thermal energy from the Sun via parabolic trough and feeds the thermal energy at a rate of 800 MW to a power cycle involving steam turbine generators. The cycle thermal efficiency, defined as the ratio of work output to the heat input, is 35%. Determine the power developed by the cycle, in MW. What is the work output, in GW.h for one year of steady-state and continuous operation? If the work is valued at $0.083/kW.h, what is the total dollar value of the work output?

The Solana Generating Station near Gila Bend, AZ, is a concentrating solar power plant which collects thermal energy from the Sun via parabolic trough and feeds the thermal energy at a rate of 800 MW to a power cycle involving steam turbine generators. The cycle thermal efficiency, defined as the ratio of work output to the heat input, is 35%. Determine the power developed by the cycle, in MW. What is the work output, in GW.h for one year of steady-state and continuous operation? If the work is valued at $0.083/kW.h, what is the total dollar value of the work output?

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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