Respuesta :
Answer:
m = 22,877 kg / s
Explanation:
Let's solve this exercise in parts, first look for the amount of heat generated by the plant and then the amount of water to dissipate this heat
The plant generates a power of 300 MW at a rate of 40%, let's use a direct ratio rule to find the heat. If the power is 400 MW it corresponds to 40%, what heat (Q) corresponds to the other 60%
Q = 300 60% / 40%
Q = 450 MW
having the amount of heat generated we can use the calorimeter equation,
Q = m [tex]c_{e}[/tex] [tex](T_{f} - T_{o})[/tex]
m = Q / c_{e} (T_{f} - T_{o})
let's use the maximum temperature change allowed
(T_{f} - T_{o}) = 5
the specific heat of sea water is 3934 J / kg ºC, note that it is less than that of pure water, due to the salts dissolved in sea water
power and energy are related
W = Q / t
Q = W t
let's calculate
m = 450 10⁶ / (3934 5)
m = 22,877 kg / s
