What is the rate of release of waste heat

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In nuclear power plant, the reactor produces steam at 518 celcius and the cooling tower eliminates waste heat into the atmosphere at 27 celcius. The power plant generates 460 megawatts of electric power. The the efficiency is that of a carnot engine,

a) what is the rate of release of waste heat?

b) Actual efficiencies of nuclear power are about 35%. For this efficiency, what is the rate of release of heat?

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