An 800 MW electric power plant

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The discussion centers around an 800 MW electric power plant with a stated efficiency of 30%. Participants are exploring the implications of this efficiency on the amount of waste heat discharged per second.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

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  • Some participants question the meaning of the 30% efficiency and how it relates to the calculation of waste heat. Others inquire about the conversion of electric power units (MW) into heat units.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants engaging in clarifying concepts and exploring the implications of the efficiency figure. There is a welcoming tone, and hints have been provided to guide the original poster's understanding without offering direct solutions.

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Participants are navigating the definitions and conversions necessary to approach the problem, indicating a potential lack of familiarity with the relationship between electrical and thermal energy units.

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An 800 MW electric power plant has an efficiency of 30%. It loses its waste heat in large cooling towers. Approximately how much waste heat is discharged per second?"
 
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Thankful_LV said:

The Attempt at a Solution


Always nice to see this.



But if it's 30% efficient, what does that mean?
 
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Thankful_LV said:
An 800 MW electric power plant has an efficiency of 30%. It loses its waste heat in large cooling towers. Approximately how much waste heat is discharged per second?"

Hi Thankful_LV ! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Hint: MW are electric units.

How do you convert them into heat units? :smile:
 
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Irid said:
… zhirgo galvas …

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tiny-tim said:
:smile: Isn't that the name of a beautiful nebula? :smile:​

Indeed it is! That's exactly what I had in mind.
 

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