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A coal fired power plant generates SO2. If 1593 tons of SO2 per year is emitted...

A coal fired power plant generates SO2. If 1593 tons of SO2 per year is emitted from a 150 megawatt plant, calculate the sulfur content of the coal to be used if it has a heating value of 30000 kJ/kg. Is there any better coal?

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