A nuclear power plant generates 750 MW; the reactor temperature is 315°C and a river with water temperature of 20°C is available. a. What is the maximum possible thermal efficiency of the plant, and...

Reference Book:
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics by Smith, Van Ness, etc. 7th or 8th Ed.

Extracted text: A nuclear power plant generates 750 MW; the reactor temperature is 315°C and a river with water temperature of 20°C is available. a. What is the maximum possible thermal efficiency of the plant, and what is the minimum rate at which heat must be discarded to the river? b. If the actual thermal efficiency of the plant is 60% of the maximum, at what rate must heat be discarded to the river, and what is the temperature rise of the river if it has a flow rate of 165 m3-s-1?