Qs 23). Decane is a liquid with density of 730 kg/m3 and a lower heating value of 44.24 MJ/kg. If the process delivers 3000 L/day of decane, what is the total energy content of the fuel produced in a year? a. 3.3 GWh. b. 35.4 GWh. c. 9.8 GWh.

Qs 23). Decane is a liquid with density of 730 kg/m3 and a lower heating value of 44.24 MJ/kg. If the process delivers 3000 L/day of decane, what is the total energy content of the fuel produced in a year? a. 3.3 GWh. b. 35.4 GWh. c. 9.8 GWh.

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value of 44.24 MJ/kg. If the process delivers 3000 L/day of decane, what
is the total energy content of the fuel produced in a year?
a. 3.3 GWh. b. 35.4 GWh. c. 9.8 GWh.

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