Quiz 3 (Fuels)

1. A sample of coal contains 93% C, 6% H, and 1% ash. Calculate the gross and net
calorific values of the coal from the following data: (5 points)
Weight of coal burnt = 0.92 g
Weight of water taken = 550 g
Water equivalent of bomb calorimeter = 2,200 g
Corrected rise in temperature = 2.42ᵒC
Latent heat of steam = 587 cal/g
Specific heat of water = 1 cal/g-ᵒC

2. Calculate the weight (in kg) and volume (in m3) of air required for the complete
combustion of 300 g of fuel having the following composition by mass: CH4 = 25%, CO
= 10%, H2 = 6%, and C3H8 = 10% (10 points)

3. Ultimate analysis of a sample of coal is given as C = 84.4%, H = 4%, O = 5.6%, and ash
= 6%. Find the higher and lower calorific values of the fuel for complete combustion.
(5 points)

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