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Nuclear Thermodynamics
Compute thermal efficiency, cooling rates, and heat exchanger performance for nuclear power plants. Useful for optimising output and ensuring safe heat removal.
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Updated Jul 2026
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Fundamental
Reactor Heat Removal Rate
Q_rem = Σ (flow × cp × ΔT) over all channels
Fundamental
Nuclear Plant Heat Rate
HR = (thermal input) / (net electrical output)
Fundamental
Rankine Cycle Efficiency
η_R = (h₁ - h₂) / (h₁ - h₄)
Fundamental
Steam Generator Efficiency
η_SG = (heat transferred) / (heat available from primary)
Fundamental
Reactor Cooling Rate
Q = ṁ c_p ΔT
Fundamental
Thermal Efficiency of Nuclear Power Plant
η = 1 - T_c / T_h