Biofuel

Biofuel

A Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

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bole chips

Energy; Biofuel

Woodchips produced from the main stems or trunks of trees, excluding branches and tops.

bottom ash

Energy; Biofuel

Ash that collects under the grates of a combustion furnace.

btu

Energy; Biofuel

British thermal unit, a standard unit of energy equal to the heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.

btu meter

Energy; Biofuel

A device for measuring energy flow over time. Used to measure boiler heat output or energy consumption. For a hot water boiler, a Btu meter includes a water flow meter and temperature sensors that ...