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Biogas Energy Composition

Reference data and engineering information about biogas energy composition for combustion applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Biogas Energy Composition in combustion engineering.

Key Formulas

Heat Release

Q=m˙HVQ = \dot{m} \cdot HV

Fuel energy release rate.

Air-Fuel Ratio

AF=mairmfuelAF = \frac{m_{air}}{m_{fuel}}

Mass of air per mass of fuel.

Excess Air

EA=O221O2×100%EA = \frac{O_2}{21 - O_2} \times 100\%

From flue gas oxygen measurement.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
QQHeat release rateW
m˙\dot{m}Mass flow ratekg/s
HVHVHeating valueJ/kg
AFAFAir-fuel ratio

Data Table

8 rows
Substance / Weight (%) data
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Typical
Ash
Carbon
Chlorine
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Sulphur

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

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