A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Operates at 55% Efficiency Using $55.5 \mathrm { MJ } / \mathrm { kg }$

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Essay

A solid oxide fuel cell operates at 55% efficiency using methane as a fuel. Calculate the mass (in grams) of water and carbon dioxide produced for every kilowatthour electrical of output. Note the heat of combustion of methane is $55.5 \mathrm { MJ } / \mathrm { kg }$ (Chapter 3).

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