a nuclear reactor has a rated capacity of 1 gw and produces 7.9 billion kwh/year. it is fueled using fuel rods that contain 2.5% 235u by mass. the accompanying electric generator is 98% efficient, the thermal cycle of the plant is 33% efficient and 90% of the thermal energy released during fissioning is transferred to the working fluid. a) what is the capacity factor of the power plant? b) what is the rate of u-235 consumption in g/s in order to deliver the average output? c) what is the total mass of fuel rods consumed each year? d) based on the amount of energy released in fission reactions, what is the reduction in mass of fuel each year?
