Generating stations 2
Question = A steam power station has an overall of 20% and 0.6 kg of coal is burnt per kwh of electrical energy generated . Calculate the calorific value of fuel ?
Solution = let , 1 kg be the calorific value of fuel = x kcal ,
» 0.6 kg of coal by heat produce = 0.6 x kcal , » heat equivalent of 1 kwh = 860 kcal ,
» 1 kwh = 1000 watts × 3600 seconds = 36 ×10⁵ joules ,
» 4.18 joules = 1 calories ,
» 1 joules = 1/4.18 calories ,
» 36 ×10⁵ joules = ( 36 × 10⁵ j × 1c ) ÷ 4.18 j , = 860 ×10³ calories , or 860 kcal ,
» efficiency (η) overall= electrical output in heat unit ÷ heat of combustion ,
» 0.2 = 860 kcal/0.6x kcal , » x = 860/0.6 × 0.2 , = 7166.67 kcal/kg , answer ✓
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