A coal-fired power plant produces and sells 10,000 MW electricity while operating at 40 % thermal efficiency. The sale price of electric power is $0.04 per kWh.
1. How much power does it reject to the atmosphere?
A) 4000 MW
B) 10000 MW
C) 15000 MW
D) 25000 MW
E) 40000MW
2. How much power (in the form of heat rate) does it require from coal combustion?
A) 4000 MW
B) 10000 MW
C) 15000 MW
D) 25000 MW
E) 40000 MW
3. How much revenue does it collect daily? (Select closest answer.)
A) $3,840,000
B) $9,600,000
C) $14,400,000
D) $24,000,000