Question: [ 7 points ] A 3 GW nuclear power ( electrical output = 3 G W ) releases heat during power generation and 7 0

[7 points] A 3 GW nuclear power (electrical output =3GW) releases heat during power
generation and 70% of the energy content of fuel is released as heat. The heat is removed
by cooling water from a nearby river. Nuclear power plants do not have stack losses. The
upstream flow is 15Om3s with temperature at 20C. Density of water =1000kgm3
a.[5 points] If we want to limit the temperature rise in cooling water to 10C, what
should be the mass flow rate m(kgs) into and out of the power plant?
Draw a diagram showing the power plant, energy flow and the water flow. Show
the information given to you by the question on the diagram. (Diagram 3 pts,
calculation 2 pts)
b.[2 points] If we extract all the water from the river and use it to cool down the
power plant, what is the expected temperature rise T in the river?
[ 7 points ] A 3 GW nuclear power ( electrical

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