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Heat Rate Calculation

This document contains operational parameters for a nuclear power plant and a thermal power plant. Some key parameters listed for the nuclear plant include: operating at 44.13 bar and 256.2°C with a steam flow of 1075.95 kg/s; heat rate of 10945 kJ/kWh and power output of 716 MW. The thermal plant operates at 242.2 bar and 565°C with steam flow of 595.45 kg/s and heat rate of 7736.216 kJ/kWh with power output of 700 MW. The document also lists turbine configurations, fuel types, efficiencies, costs and other specifications for comparison between the two power plant types.

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Heat Rate Calculation

This document contains operational parameters for a nuclear power plant and a thermal power plant. Some key parameters listed for the nuclear plant include: operating at 44.13 bar and 256.2°C with a steam flow of 1075.95 kg/s; heat rate of 10945 kJ/kWh and power output of 716 MW. The thermal plant operates at 242.2 bar and 565°C with steam flow of 595.45 kg/s and heat rate of 7736.216 kJ/kWh with power output of 700 MW. The document also lists turbine configurations, fuel types, efficiencies, costs and other specifications for comparison between the two power plant types.

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  • Heat Rates Overview: Presents numerical data regarding heat rates, measuring energy efficiency.
  • Parameters of Power Plants: Lists key operational parameters for power plants, like steam conditions and equipment settings.
  • Nuclear Power Plant Data: Details specific configuration and performance metrics for a nuclear power plant.
  • Thermal Power Plant Data: Provides performance details and operational characteristics for a thermal power plant.
  • Nuclear Power Plant Characteristics: Describes the advantages and challenges of operating nuclear power plants.
  • Thermal Power Plant Characteristics: Discusses the benefits and limitations of thermal power plant operations.
  • Types of Turbines: Lists different turbine types with their specific roles in power plants.

Heat rate

2143623 kg/h
811 kcal/kg
325.1 kcal/kg
1756627 kg/h
871.1 kcal/kg
727.2 kcal/kg
1849.093 kcal/kwh
3873420 1075.950 kg/s 3873420 kg/hr
2794.36 2794.36 kJ/kg 667.421421 kcal/kg
771.04 771.04 kJ/kg 184.15974 kcal/kg
2764810.8 768.003 kg/s 2764810.8 kg/hr
2929.53 2929.53 kJ/kg 699.706221 kcal/kg
2502.39 2502.39 kJ/kg 597.685584 kcal/kg
12595.15 3008.300586 kcal/kWh
12585 kJ/kWh

3747276 1075.950 kg/s


2794.36 2794.36 kJ/kg
771.04 771.04 kJ/kg
2764810.8 768.003 kg/s
2929.53 2929.53 kJ/kg
2502.39 2502.39 kJ/kg
12238.69
102.541 1292.89 kJ/kg
673.53 309 Kcal/kg

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PARAMETERS
Live Steam parameters
Specific volume of Steam
Reheater inlet steam parameters
Reheater exit steam parameters
Moisture separator and Reheater inlet steam
parameters
Moisture separator and Reheater inlet steam
parameters
Pressure in the condenser
Feed water temperature
Heat rate
Power Output
No of Feed water heaters
BFP
TDSH
Pipe line pressure drop
Reheater pressure drop
Turbine configuration
Valves
Type of Deaerator
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
44.13 bar / 256.20C / 1075.95 kg/s
0.044964 m3/kg
NA
NA
6.301 bar / 160.40C
5.888 bar / 236.50C
0.0900bar
181.20C
10945 kJ/kWh
716 mW
3LPH +1DA+1HPH
Motor driven
NA
3% to 5%
6.5%
1Double flow HPT+1Double flow LPT
THERMAL POWER PLANT
242.2 bar /5650C / 595.45 kg/s
0.013675 m3/kg
58.937 bar/349.40C
54.230 bar/5930C
NA
NA
0.0755bar
306.40C
7736.216 kJ/kWh
700 mW
4LPH+1DA+3HPH
Turbine driven
NA
3%
8.0%
HIP+Double flow LPT-1+Double flow LPT-
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PARAMETERS
1 Principle of operation

2 Location

3 Requirement of space

4 Efficiency

5 Fuel Used

6 Availability of Fuel

7 Cost of Fuel

8 Initial Cost of Plant

9 Running Costs
10 Maintenance Costs
Transmission and Distribution
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Cost
12 Start-up Power
13 Starting time

14 Standby Losses

15 Cleanliness

16 Environmental Considerations

17 Life Time
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Obtaining energy by Thermonuclear fission.

Located away from heavily populated areas.

Requires minimum space compared to other plants of the same


capacity.
Lower than Thermal Power Station if operated subcritical about 33% to
35%
Uranium (U235) and other radioactive metals.
Deposits of nuclear fuel are present all over the world. Also, uranium
can be extracted from sea water, but it’s a complicated and complex
process.

Fuel (uranium) itself isn’t too costly. However, if enriched uranium is


used, then the cost of fuel increases considerably. A small amount of
fuel is used, so transportation costs are less.

Highest. A Nuclear reactor is complex and requires the most skilled


engineers.
Small amount of fuel used, so running cost is low.
Very high. Skilled personnel are needed.

Quite low. Such plants can be located near the load centers.

7% to 10% of unit capacity.


Less than Thermal Power Station. Can be started easily.

Less.

Radioactive waste is produced.

Disposal of radioactive wastes may affect the environment, especially if


it is buried underground. Underwater contamination may occur.

40-60 years.
THERMAL POWER PLANT
It works on Modified Rankine Cycle by obtaining energy from Coal
It is located at a site where coal, water and transportation facilities
are available easily. It is located near load centers.
Need a large space due to coal storage, turbine, boiler and other
auxiliaries.

In supercritical operation the plant efficiency is about 35%-38%

Coal (mostly) or oil

Coal reserves are present all over the world. However, Coal is non-
renewable and limited.

High. Coal is heavy and has to be transported to the plant in large


quantity.

Lower than Nuclear power plants.

Large amount of fuel [Link] than Nuclear power plants.


High. Skilled engineers and staff are needed.

Low. It is usually located near load centers.

About 10% of unit capacity.


It requires more start up time
More than nuclear power plants. Boiler flame has to be kept burning,
so some amount of coal is used constantly, even when the turbine is
not in operation.
Less clean. Smoke and ash are produced.

Air pollution occurs and leads to acid rain. Greenhouse gases are also
produced.

30 - 40 years.
Reactor Bolshoi Moschnosti
Kanalynyi 
TYPE OF TURBINE
NUCLEAR TURBINE
1 HP TURBINE (DOUBLE FLOW)
2 LP TURBINE (DOUBLE FLOW)
3 ROTOR MATERIAL

STEAM TURBINE
1 HIP TURBINE
2 LP TURBINE (2-DOUBLE FLOW)
3 ROTOR MATERIAL
BLADE MATERIAL

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