Main biomass properties
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Proximate analysis
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Moisture content |
wt%
(ar)
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Ash content at 550°C |
wt%
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3.50 |
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TUT |
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CEN/TS 14775 |
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Volatile matter |
wt%
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83.60 |
86.63 |
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TUT |
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Fixed carbon |
wt%
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12.90 |
13.37 |
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Calculated |
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Ultimate analysis (macroelements)
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Carbon |
wt%
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46.43 |
48.11 |
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TUT |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Hydrogen |
wt%
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7.29 |
7.55 |
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TUT |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Nitrogen |
wt%
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0.26 |
0.27 |
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TUT |
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CEN/TS 15104 |
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Sulphur |
wt%
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0.02 |
0.02 |
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TUT |
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CEN/TS15289 |
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Total (with halides) |
wt%
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57.50 |
55.96 |
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Calculated |
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Heating value
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Gross calorific value (HHV) |
MJ/kg
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18.28 |
18.94 |
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TUT |
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Trace elements composition
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Aluminium (Al) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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202.0 |
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Calcium (Ca) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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1 265.0 |
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Iron (Fe) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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80.8 |
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Potassium (K) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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551.8 |
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Magnesium (Mg) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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455.9 |
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Sodium (Na) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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394.7 |
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Silicon (Si) |
mg/kg
(dry)
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14 047.8 |
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Ash melting behaviour
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European standard method
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SH (shrinkage temperature) |
°C
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>1350 |
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