The heating value of fuel, also known as the calorific value or energy content of fuel, represents the amount of energy released per unit mass of fuel during combustion. It quantifies the fuel’s energy content.
The formula to calculate the heating value of fuel is defined as:
- Heating Value of Fuel is the energy content of the fuel, typically measured in joules per kilogram (J/kg) or British thermal units per pound (BTU/lb).
- Heat Energy Released is the total energy released during the combustion of a specific mass of fuel, typically measured in joules (J) or BTUs.
- Mass of Fuel Burned is the mass of the fuel that undergoes combustion, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).