Calorific Value in Power Plant Operations Formulas

Calorific Value is a measure of the amount of energy contained in a unit of fuel. It is a measure of the energy released when the fuel is burned. And is denoted by CV. Calorific Value is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Note that the value of Calorific Value is always positive.

Power Plant Operations formulas that make use of Calorific Value

fxBrake Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engine Power PlantGo

fxOverall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Mechanical EfficiencyGo

fxOverall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Friction Power and Indicated PowerGo

fxOverall Efficiency or Brake Thermal Efficiency using Brake Mean Effective PressureGo

fxThermal Efficiency using Indicated Power and Fuel Consumption RateGo

FAQ

What is the Calorific Value?

Calorific Value is a measure of the amount of energy contained in a unit of fuel. It is a measure of the energy released when the fuel is burned. Calorific Value is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Note that the value of Calorific Value is always positive.

Can the Calorific Value be negative?

No, the Calorific Value, measured in Heat of Combustion (per Mass) cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Calorific Value?

Calorific Value is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram[kJ/kg] for Heat of Combustion (per Mass). Joule per Kilogram[kJ/kg], Calorie (IT) per Gram[kJ/kg] are the few other units in which Calorific Value can be measured.

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