Main biomass properties
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Proximate analysis
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Moisture content |
wt%
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29.70 |
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CEN/TS 14774-1,2,3 |
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Ash content at 550°C |
wt%
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4.71 |
6.70 |
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CEN/TS 14775 |
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Ash content at 815°C |
wt%
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4.36 |
6.20 |
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ISO 1171 |
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Volatile matter |
wt%
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57.86 |
82.30 |
88.21 |
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CEN/TS 15148 |
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Fixed carbon |
wt%
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7.73 |
11.00 |
11.79 |
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Calculated |
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Ultimate analysis (macroelements)
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Carbon |
wt%
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39.65 |
56.40 |
60.45 |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Hydrogen |
wt%
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5.48 |
7.80 |
8.36 |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Oxygen |
wt%
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20.46 |
29.10 |
31.19 |
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Nitrogen |
wt%
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0.22 |
0.32 |
0.34 |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Sulphur |
wt%
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0.08 |
0.11 |
0.12 |
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ASTM D 4239 |
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Total (with halides) |
wt%
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100.30 |
100.43 |
100.46 |
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Calculated |
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Heating value
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Net calorific value (LHV) |
MJ/kg
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16.00 |
23.79 |
25.50 |
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CEN/TS 14918 |
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Gross calorific value (HHV) |
MJ/kg
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17.91 |
25.47 |
27.30 |
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HHVMilne |
MJ/kg
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18.23 |
25.93 |
27.79 |
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Calculated |
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