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Bioenergy
Energy produced from biomass or organic matter. Biomass may either be burned directly or converted into liquids or gaseous fuel.
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ASTM D6751
Energy; Bioenergy
A U.S. standard for biodiesel that establishes fuel quality requirements such as purity and lubricity characteristics. Correspondingly, CEN 14214 iis for European specifications.
corporate average fuel economy (CAFE)
Energy; Bioenergy
A U.S. standard that requires light vehicles to achieve a certain average mileage per gallon (3.8 liters) of gasoline. It has been a market driver for the E85 engine.
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)
Energy; Bioenergy
A UK proposal to require that 5 percent of vehicle fuels used in the nation be derived from renewable sources by 2010.
gigawatt-thermal (GWth)
Energy; Bioenergy
A unit of heat-supply capacity equal to 109 watts-thermal. Needs confirmation
Kilowatt-thermal (KWth)
Energy; Bioenergy
A unit of heat-supply capacity used to measure the potential output from a heating plant. It represents an instantaneous heat flow and should not be confused with units of produced heat (i.e., ...
