A 100 MW coal fired power plant has an average heat rate of 9,500 BTU/ kWh. The plant load factor is 75%; the heating value of coal is12,000 BTU/ lb. Calculate the amount of coal usage for one day. Ans.1.425x106lbs

A 100 MW coal fired power plant has an average heat rate of 9,500 BTU/ kWh. The plant load factor is 75%; the heating value of coal is12,000 BTU/ lb. Calculate the amount of coal usage for one day. Ans.1.425x106lbs

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Chapter1: Basic Modes Of Heat Transfer

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