Thermodynamic analysis of a simplified PWR plant.

In summary: KazimiIn summary, the conversation discusses a problem in a nuclear power plant and its operation under certain conditions. The solutions include drawing a temperature-entropy diagram, computing the ratio of primary to secondary flow rates, determining the nuclear plant thermodynamic efficiency, and calculating the cycle thermal efficiency. The conversation also mentions the changes in specific enthalpies and the book "Nuclear Systems I - Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals" by Todreas & Kazimi.
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Can you help me solution:
The PWR plant of Figure 6-6 operates under the conditions given in Table 6-6. Assume that the turbine and pump have isentropic effciencies of 85%.
1. Draw the temperature-entropy (T-s) diagram for this cycle .
2. Compute the ratio ,of the primary to secondary fow rates.
3. Compute the nuclear plant thermodynamic efciency.
4. Compute the cycle thermal efciency .

Figure 6-6:
fig6-6.jpg

Table 6-6:
table6-6.jpg
 
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You should post this in the homework help section, and you need to start by showing your work, what you have attempted so far, and what you are having trouble with.
 
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Thank QuantumPion comments! I think it is one of the problems of a nuclear engineer working with thermodynamics. My problem is "Compute the ratio ,of the primary to secondary fow rates" with pump of the primary. How change the cycle thermal efciency and the nuclear plant thermodynamic efciency when have this pump and haven't this pump.
 
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Whatever energy leaves the primary system must go to the secondary system.

The changes in specific enthalpies of the primary and secondary coolants do not have to be the same.
 
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What is the name of the book?
 
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candice_84 said:
What is the name of the book?
"Nuclear Systems I - Thermal Hydraulic Fundamentals" - Todreas
 

1. What is a PWR plant?

A PWR (pressurized water reactor) plant is a type of nuclear power plant that uses pressurized water as a coolant to transfer heat from the reactor core to a steam generator. The steam produced is then used to generate electricity.

2. What is a simplified PWR plant?

A simplified PWR plant is a simplified version of a PWR plant, typically used for educational or research purposes. It includes the main components of a PWR plant, such as the reactor, steam generator, and turbine, but with simplified designs and assumptions.

3. What is thermodynamic analysis?

Thermodynamic analysis is the study of the relationship between energy, heat, and work in a system. In the context of a PWR plant, thermodynamic analysis involves analyzing the energy and heat transfer processes within the plant to understand its efficiency and performance.

4. What are the main components of a simplified PWR plant?

The main components of a simplified PWR plant include a reactor, steam generator, turbine, condenser, and cooling system. The reactor contains the fuel rods and control rods, the steam generator transfers heat from the reactor to produce steam, the turbine converts the steam's energy into mechanical energy, the condenser condenses the steam back into water, and the cooling system circulates water to remove excess heat from the plant.

5. How is thermodynamic analysis used in a simplified PWR plant?

Thermodynamic analysis is used in a simplified PWR plant to understand how energy and heat are transferred and converted within the plant. It can help identify areas of inefficiency and potential improvements, as well as predict the plant's performance under different operating conditions. This information can then be used to optimize the plant's design and operation for maximum efficiency and safety.

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