Answer to Question #222795 in General Chemistry for Vishnu

Question

Calculate Gross and Net calorific value of a coal sample from the following data obtained from
Bomb calorimeter:
Weight of coal= 5.0 g,
Weight of water in calorimeter =1000g,
Water equivalent of calorimeter =500 gm,
Initial temp=15

Answer 1

Net calorific value (LCV) of a coal is 7830.75 kcal/kg.