Find value of electricity generated per and annual fuel cost


A power cycle has a thermal efficiency of 35% and generates electricity at a rate of 100MW. The electricity is valued at $0.08 per kW*h. Based on the cost of fuel, the cost to supply Q_in is $4.50 per GJ. For 8000 hours of operation annually, determine, in $, (a) the value of electricity generated per year (b) the annual fuel cost.

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