A continuous flow calorimeter was used to obtain the calorific value of a sample of fuel and the following data collected:  Mass of fuel: 2.25kg  Inlet water temp: ll C Quantity of water: 360 L  Outlet water temp: 60 C Calorimeter efficiency: 85 % Calculate the calorific value of the sample (kJ/kg).

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A continuous flow calorimeter was used to obtain the calorific value of a sample of fuel and the following data collected: 


Mass of fuel: 2.25kg 
Inlet water temp: ll C
Quantity of water: 360 L 
Outlet water temp: 60 C
Calorimeter efficiency: 85 %


Calculate the calorific value of the sample (kJ/kg).

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