Practice - Fuel characteristics
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Practice Questions
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What is calorific value?
💡 Hint: Think about energy content.
What does high moisture content do to fuel efficiency?
💡 Hint: Consider energy loss.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does calorific value refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on energy production.
True or False: Higher Ash content is always beneficial for fuel efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about cleaning and residue.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Use the LHV and adjust for moisture.
Discuss how using a fuel with low volatility would impact combustion in an industrial boiler. What specific challenges might arise?
💡 Hint: Think about ignition timing and fuel delivery.
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