The Calorific Value (GCV) of biomass pellets

The Calorific Value (GCV) of biomass pellets made from various materials. The GCV represents the amount of heat energy released by a unit mass of fuel during complete combustion. Here are some examples of biomass pellets and their approximate GCV values:

• Wood Pellets:

1. Pine, Cedar, Spruce, Fir: GCV ≈ 4300-4500 kcal/kg

2. Hardwood (Xylosma, Catalpa, Elm): GCV ≈ 4500 kcal/kg

3. Softwood (Poplar, Birch): GCV ≈ 4300 kcal/kg

• Crop Waste Pellets:

1. Bean Stalk, Cotton Stalk, Peanut Shell: GCV ≈ 3800 kcal/kg

2. Corn Stalk, Rape Shoot: GCV ≈ 3700 kcal/kg

3. Wheat Straw: GCV ≈ 3500 kcal/kg

4. Potato Straw: GCV ≈ 3400 kcal/kg

5. Rice Straw: GCV ≈ 3200 kcal/kg

• Other Biomass Materials:

1. Weed: GCV ≈ 3873 kcal/kg

2. Straw: GCV ≈ 4215 kcal/kg

3. Maize Stalk: GCV ≈ 4241 kcal/kg

4. Corncob: GCV ≈ 4238 kcal/kg

5. Peanut Shell: GCV ≈ 5119 kcal/kg

6. Cedar: GCV ≈ 4587 kcal/kg

7. Pine: GCV ≈ 4552 kcal/kg

Remember that these values are approximate and can vary based on the specific materials, moisture content, and other factors. Biomass pellets offer a renewable and efficient energy source, contributing to a cleaner environment. 🌱🔥