Energy Solutions for a Global Market
Comparison Table: Energy Density of Energy Sources
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Energy density MJ/kg
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Efficiency factor motor
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Net energy density*
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Mass factor gasoline**
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Mass factor methanol***
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Carrier Medium |
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Lead Acid Battery |
0,11 |
0,80 |
0,09 |
171,0 |
206,4 |
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NiCD Battery |
0,14 |
0,80 |
0,11 |
134,4 |
162,1 |
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NiMH Battery |
0,22 |
0,80 |
0,18 |
85,5 |
103,2 |
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LiIon Battery |
0,60 |
0,80 |
0,48 |
31,4 |
37,8 |
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Li Polymer Battery |
0,65 |
0,80 |
0,52 |
28,9 |
34,9 |
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Methanol |
22,70 |
0,80 |
18,16 |
0,8 |
1,0 |
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Ethanol |
26,80 |
0,35 |
9,38 |
1,6 |
1,9 |
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Diesel |
41,00 |
0,40 |
16,40 |
0,9 |
1,1 |
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Gasoline |
43,00 |
0,35 |
15,05 |
1,0 |
1,2 |
* Energy density * Efficiency factor
** Mass needed to get same energy density as of 1 kg gasoline
*** Mass needed to get same energy density as of 1 kg methanol
