Basic characteristics of biomass
The main characteristics of biomass are:
- Moisture content
- Calorific value
- Volatile solids content
- Alkali metals content
- Ash content
- Density
|
Feedstock |
Moisture content % |
Calorific value (Kcal/kg) |
Ash content % |
|
Wood |
15 |
3700 |
0-1,5 |
|
Paper |
6 |
3500 |
6 |
|
Bark cotton |
9 |
3500 |
12 |
|
Straw |
8 |
3400 |
2 |
|
Rice husk |
9 |
2900 |
18-20 |
|
Olive kernel |
20 |
4500 |
3,5-4,5 |
|
Peach kernel |
5 |
4850 |
1 |
|
Pellets |
10 |
4000 |
1,8 |
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