Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Heating value of fuel used is as on fired basis. If it is reported for dry or moisture free fuel, then latter should be multiplied by the following factor to correct for as fired value

(1 + moisture content)
(1- moisture content)
1 + moisture content
1 – moisture content

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
Which is not the correct statement about moisture in coal?

In some coals moisture may be present up to 40%
It increases thermal efficiency
Inherent moisture and surface moisture are different things
Some moisture in coal helps in better burning which is not possible with completely dry coal

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