Main biomass properties
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Proximate analysis
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Moisture content |
wt%
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10.00 |
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CEN/TS 14774-1,2,3 |
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Ash content at 550°C |
wt%
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6.48 |
7.20 |
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CEN/TS 14775 |
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Ultimate analysis (macroelements)
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Carbon |
wt%
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41.40 |
46.00 |
49.57 |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Hydrogen |
wt%
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5.31 |
5.90 |
6.36 |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Nitrogen |
wt%
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1.40 |
1.56 |
1.68 |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Sulphur |
wt%
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0.16 |
0.18 |
0.19 |
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CEN/TS15289 |
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Total (with halides) |
wt%
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64.76 |
60.84 |
57.80 |
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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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15.31 |
17.28 |
18.62 |
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CEN/TS 14918 |
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Gross calorific value (HHV) |
MJ/kg
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16.71 |
18.57 |
20.01 |
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Trace elements composition
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Chromium (Cr) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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5.5 |
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CEN/TS 15290 |
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Copper (Cu) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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34.0 |
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CEN/TS 15290 |
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Manganese (Mn) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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42.0 |
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CEN/TS 15290 |
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Nickel (Ni) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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3.0 |
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CEN/TS 15290 |
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Zinc (Zn) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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62.0 |
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CEN/TS 15290 |
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Special components
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Chlorine (Cl) |
wt%
(daf)
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0.37 |
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CEN/TS 15289 |
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