Fuel oil in a day tank for use of an industrial boiler Is tested with hydrometer. The hydrometer reading indicates a S.G. = 0.924 when the temperature of the oil in the tank is 35°C. Calculate the higher heating value of the fuel in kJ / kg.

Fuel oil in a day tank for use of an industrial boiler Is tested with hydrometer. The hydrometer reading indicates a S.G. = 0.924 when the temperature of the oil in the tank is 35°C. Calculate the higher heating value of the fuel in kJ / kg.

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Fuel oil in a day tank for use of an industrial
boiler Is tested with hydrometer. The
hydrometer reading indicates a S.G. = 0.924
when the temperature of the oil in the tank is
35°C. Calculate the higher heating value of
the fuel in kJ/ kg.

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