Question: Assume that Pu - 2 3 9 absorbs 8 0 % of the neutrons. The daily consumption of fuel is 3 . 5 [ kg

Assume that Pu-239 absorbs 80% of the neutrons. The daily consumption of fuel is 3.5[kg/day]. The heat is transferred to the boiler feedwater at an efficiency of 80% and the steam generated drives a Rankine cycle at an efficiency of 40%. Estimate the work output [MW] of the nuclear power plant. The molecular weight of Pu-239 is 239[kg/kmol].

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