A PUC is considering a subsidy program to encourage consumers to install improved insulation in homes as a way of reducing the amount of electricity consumed and reduce air pollution. The insulation program would cost $1,500,000 and would save 5,000 MWh of power. Assuming that natural gas is used to generate the electricity and 1 MWh produces 1,135 pounds of carbon dioxide. What is the cost of this program per ton of carbon dioxide?

A PUC is considering a subsidy program to encourage consumers to install improved insulation in homes as a way of reducing the amount of electricity consumed and reduce air pollution. The insulation program would cost $1,500,000 and would save 5,000 MWh of power. Assuming that natural gas is used to generate the electricity and 1 MWh produces 1,135 pounds of carbon dioxide. What is the cost of this program per ton of carbon dioxide?

Principles of Heat Transfer (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305387102

Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Publisher:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Chapter1: Basic Modes Of Heat Transfer

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.69P: The heat transfer coefficient between a surface and a liquid is 57 W/(m2K). How many watts per...

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