The calorific value of a fuel whose 1.5 kg of mass produces 67,500 kJ of heat on burning completely will be

Key Points

• Calorific value is the amount of heat energy produced on complete combustion of 1 kg of fuel.
• The given fuel mass is 1.5 kg and it produces 67,500 kJ of heat.
• Calorific value calculation involves dividing the total heat produced by the mass of the fuel.
• Calorific value = Total heat produced / Mass of fuel = 67,500 kJ / 1.5 kg.
• Therefore, the calorific value = 45,000 kJ/kg.

Additional Information

• Calorific value is an important property of fuel that determines its efficiency.
• Higher calorific value indicates a more efficient fuel.
• Types of calorific value: There are two types: Gross Calorific Value (GCV) and Net Calorific Value (NCV).