Biomasses - Higher Heating Values

Higher Heating Values (HHV) of various biomass fuels and selected fuels measured in kJ/kg. HHV represents the total heat released when a fuel is burned completely.

ProductHHV (kJ/kg)
Bituminous Coal17000 - 23250
Charcoal29600
Douglas fir21000
Douglas fir bark22000
Eucalyptus grandis19400
Beech20300
Sugar cane bagasse17300
Wheat straw17500
Poplar20700
Rice hulls15300
Rice straw15800