Fuel Calorific Value in Jet Propulsion Formulas

Fuel Calorific Value denotes the amount of heat energy released per unit mass of fuel upon complete combustion. And is denoted by Q. Fuel Calorific Value is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Fuel Calorific Value is always positive.

Jet Propulsion formulas that make use of Fuel Calorific Value

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FAQ

What is the Fuel Calorific Value?

Fuel Calorific Value denotes the amount of heat energy released per unit mass of fuel upon complete combustion. Fuel Calorific Value is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram for Specific Energy. Note that the value of Fuel Calorific Value is always positive.

Can the Fuel Calorific Value be negative?

No, the Fuel Calorific Value, measured in Specific Energy cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Fuel Calorific Value?

Fuel Calorific Value is usually measured using the Kilojoule per Kilogram[kJ/kg] for Specific Energy. Joule per Kilogram[kJ/kg], Joule per Gram[kJ/kg], Joule per Centigram[kJ/kg] are the few other units in which Fuel Calorific Value can be measured.

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