Energy Units
This is a short reference of conversion factors used by scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- 1 BTU (British Thermal Unit) = 1055 Joules
- 1 kW (Kilowatt) = 3413 BTU/hr = 1.341 horsepower
- 1 kWh (Kilowatt-hour) = 3.6
By B. Jackson, R. Schroeder, and S. Ashton
Biomass feedstock moisture content is dependent on post-harvest handling and storage conditions. Moisture may be lost by transpiration drying, through foliage, or from open wood surfaces. The rate of drying depends on …
By S. Ashton
Dry-matter loss, which is the degradation of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, occurs when wet woody biomass, in any form, is not utilized immediately. The degree to which dry-matter loss occurs, is largely dependent on the materials moisture …
S. Ashton, B. Jackson, and R. Schroeder
For the most part, woody biomass for energy is harvested, pre-processed, transported, and utilized all within several days. However, there is still a need for storage capability, for example when demand exceeds supply, …
by EL. Taylor and S. Ashton
In areas where the cost of transporting wood remains …