Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
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Chapter 2 - Energy, Energy Transfer, and General Energy Analysis - Problems - Page 103: 2-80E

Answer

$Extra_{CO_{2}}=19700lbm$

Work Step by Step

The extra amount of gasoline gallons per year is: $850gal-650gal=200gal$ The extra amount of $CO_{2}$ realeased to the atmosphere per year is: $200gal*\frac{19.7lbm}{gal}=3940lbm$ By $5years$: $Extra_{CO_{2}}=3940lbm*5=19700lbm$
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