The Calorific Value (GCV) of biomass pellets made from various materials.

By Yash Masuria March 26, 2024

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:
- Pine, Cedar, Spruce, Fir: GCV ≈ 4300-4500 kcal/kg
- Hardwood (Xylosma, Catalpa, Elm): GCV ≈ 4500 kcal/kg
- Softwood (Poplar, Birch): GCV ≈ 4300 kcal/kg

Crop Waste Pellets:
- Bean Stalk, Cotton Stalk, Peanut Shell: GCV ≈ 3800 kcal/kgCorn Stalk: GCV ≈ 3700 kcal/kgWheat Straw: GCV ≈ 3500 kcal/kgPotato Straw: GCV ≈ 3400 kcal/kg
- Rice Straw: GCV ≈ 3200 kcal/kg

Other Biomass Materials:
- Weed: GCV ≈ 3873 kcal/kg
- Straw: GCV ≈ 4215 kcal/kg
- Maize Stalk: GCV ≈ 4241 kcal/kg
- Corncob: GCV ≈ 4238 kcal/kg
- Peanut Shell: GCV ≈ 5119 kcal/kg
- Cedar: GCV ≈ 4587 kcal/kg
- 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. 🌱🔥