Practice Fuel characteristics - 1.4 | Combustion and Fuels | Applied Thermodynamics
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1.4 - Fuel characteristics

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is calorific value?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about energy content.

Question 2

Easy

What does high moisture content do to fuel efficiency?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider energy loss.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does calorific value refer to?

  • Heat released during combustion
  • Moisture content
  • Ash content

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on energy production.

Question 2

True or False: Higher Ash content is always beneficial for fuel efficiency.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about cleaning and residue.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A fuel has a HHV of 42 MJ/kg and an LHV of 39 MJ/kg. If the moisture content is 15%, calculate the effective energy output per kg of the fuel when burned.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the LHV and adjust for moisture.

Question 2

Discuss how using a fuel with low volatility would impact combustion in an industrial boiler. What specific challenges might arise?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about ignition timing and fuel delivery.

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