Calculate the entropy for a power plant

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on calculating the entropy for a power plant, requiring specific data such as net power output, fuel type and amount, power consumption by auxiliary equipment, stack gas losses, temperature readings at various locations, and heat rejection rates at the condenser. Participants suggest contacting power plants for data and recommend visiting the NRC website for additional resources, although the original poster found it unhelpful. A useful reference mentioned is "Chemical Thermodynamics at a Glance" by H. Donald Brooke Jenkins.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thermodynamics principles
  • Familiarity with power plant operations
  • Knowledge of data collection methods in engineering
  • Basic proficiency in interpreting thermodynamic data
NEXT STEPS
  • Research methods for calculating entropy in thermodynamic systems
  • Explore resources on power plant efficiency metrics
  • Investigate data sources for power plant operational statistics
  • Study the book "Chemical Thermodynamics at a Glance" by H. Donald Brooke Jenkins
USEFUL FOR

Engineers, thermodynamics students, and professionals involved in power plant operations or energy efficiency analysis will benefit from this discussion.

skysurani
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
i have to calculate the entropy for a power plant. to calculate entropy i have to get some data for the power plant
1.) net power output
2.)the type and amount of fuel
3.)the power consumed by the pumps, fans and other auxiliary equipment
4.)stack gas losses
5.) temperatures at serveral locations
6.) the rate of heat rejection at thecondenser


i call few power plant but they told me that they can give this information and they told me that i can visit the www.nrc.gov[/URL] and try to find information from this site but i didnt find anythings there. if anybody now the site where i can find data or the power plant or if anyone has this data please let me know as soon as possible
thank you
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Engineering news on Phys.org
Maybe if you asked about one of the coal fired plants you would get some answers. :smile:
 
I found the book "Chemical Thermodnynamics at a Glance" by H. Donald Brooke Jenkins particularly useful.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 52 ·
2
Replies
52
Views
10K
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27
Views
7K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
4K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
  • · Replies 44 ·
2
Replies
44
Views
8K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
6K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K