what is the thermal value of petrol that is used in cars?

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what is the thermal value of petrol that is used in cars?

2007-04-08 19:18:42 · 1 answers · asked by reza_hemmatdj 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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if you are just going to burn off the gas to make heat, 1 gallon of gasoline will yield 125000 btu plus or minus depending on the octane rating. however the power in an automotive engine comes from exploding an air/fuel mixture, not the same as burning.

2007-04-09 14:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋