The refuse-derived-fuel plants (RDF) always have low power production efficiency. A waste incineration plant uses 1000 metric tonnes (1000 megagrams) of coal per day. The energy value of the waste is 14,000 kJ/kg (kiloJoules/kilogram). The plant produces 106 kWh of electricity each day. What is the efficiency of the waste incineration plant?

The refuse-derived-fuel plants (RDF) always have low power production efficiency. A waste incineration plant uses 1000 metric tonnes (1000 megagrams) of coal per day. The energy value of the waste is 14,000 kJ/kg (kiloJoules/kilogram). The plant produces 106 kWh of electricity each day. What is the efficiency of the waste incineration plant?

Sustainable Energy

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Author:DUNLAP, Richard A.

Publisher:DUNLAP, Richard A.

Chapter4: Environmental Consequences Of Fossil Fuel Use

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