Sketch model system and explain the use of nuclear energy for PWR (pressure Water Reactor) Power...

Sketch model system and explain the use of nuclear energy for PWR (pressure Water Reactor) Power Plant. Complete your answer with T-s, P-v and h-s diagram if known:

Compressed liquid enter heat exchanger 260^oC ; 150 bar

Compressed liquid out heat exchanger 220^oC ; 100 bar

fluid enter heat exchanger 212.4^oC ; 20 bar, saturated liquid

fluid out heat exchanger 240^oC ; 20 bar, superheated vapor

Steam out of turbine 0.04 bar ; x=90%

a) Calculate how much calorie that has to be generated by the reactor per kg liquid

b) Calculate power generated by the turbine

c) Calculate ratio mass flow rate compressed liquid (liquid cooled reactor) to fluid

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