Price spikes in gasoline in 2008 led to renewed interest in coal gasification projects, in which coal

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Price spikes in gasoline in 2008 led to renewed interest in coal gasification projects, in which coal is converted to gasoline. Looking at the relative energy density of gasoline and coal in Table 9.4, which is more likely required in an engineering design for this project: the ability to input heat or the need to dissipate heat? Explain your reasoning.

Table 9.4

Fuel Hydrogen Methane Octane Propane Aviation gasoline Coal, anthracite Diesel fuel Oil, crude (petroleum)

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

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