What is the overall efficiency of nuclear power plant?
| What is the overall efficiency of nuclear power plant?
A. 20 - 25%
B. 25 - 30%
C. 30 - 40%
D. 50 - 60%
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Right Answer is: C
SOLUTION
Concept:
Nuclear energy is held by the nucleus together which is the center of the atom.
When Nuclear energy is released, it becomes radiation.
Nuclear energy is released in two ways.
- Nuclear fusion happens when atoms combine to form larger atoms.
- In Nuclear fission, energy is released when atoms split, or break apart. Nuclear power plants use fission.
The efficiency of a power plant describes the output of the power plant relative to the heat value of the fuel supplied i.e. \(\eta=\frac{Work~output}{Heat~supplied}\)
the overall efficiency of nuclear power plant is about 38%.
|
Thermal power plant |
32 – 42% |
|
Nuclear power plant |
30 – 40% |
|
Diesel engine power plant |
35 – 42% |