Question

protocol for flushing a cooling water system at a nuclear reactor requires that a drain valve be opened while the fill pumps are active. the drain valve can empty the tank to thr cut-off in 10 minutes. the pump can fill the rank from the cut-off in 14 minutes. during the flushing process, how long will it take for the initially full tank to reach the cut-off level while following the protocol?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

drain empties 1/10 of the desired amount per minute

pump fills 1/14 of the desired amount per minute

when both are active, the net drain is 1/10-1/14 = 1/35 of the desired amount per minute

It takes 35 minutes to reach the cut-off level.