Introduction To Health Physics
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Author: Johnson, Thomas E. (thomas Edward), Cember, Herman.
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.24P
(a) A 1000-MW(e) nuclear power plant operates at a thermal efficiency of 33% and at 75% capacity for 1 year. How many kilograms of nuclear fuel are consumed during the year?
(b) If a coal-fired plant operates at the same efficiency and capacity factor, how many kilograms coal must be burned during the year if the heat content of the coal is 27 MJ/kg (11,700 Btu/lb)?
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