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Problem 35
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Section: Problems
Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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Given information
We need to find the quantity of natural water needed to run a 1150 MW reactor assuming 33% efficiency.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Assume that the two reactions take place at equal rates, so they are both equally likely. Then from the reaction of 4 deuterons, there would be a total of 7.30 MeV of energy released, or an average of 1.825 MeV per deuteron. A total power of 1150 MW /0.33= 3485 MW must be obtained from the fusion reactions to provide the required 1150-MW output, because of the 33% efficiency
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