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http://dx.doi.org/10.7744/cnujas.2011.38.4.619

Estimating the heating value of major coniferous trees by moisture content  

Hwang, Jin-Sung (College of Forest & Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University)
Oh, Jae-Heun (Forest Practice Research Center, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Ji, Byoung-Yun (Forest Practice Research Center, Korea Forest Research Institute)
Kim, Pan-Seog (College of Forest & Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University)
Lee, Joon-Woo (Department of Environment & Forest Resources, Chungnam National University)
Cha, Du-Song (College of Forest & Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University)
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Korean Journal of Agricultural Science / v.38, no.4, 2011 , pp. 619-624 More about this Journal
Abstract
The calorific value is the most significant factor in woody biomass utilization. We measured the calorific value by the wood parts (debarked parts and bark) and moisture content for 3 major tree species (Larix kaempferi, Pinus koraiensis, and Pinus rigida). Results showed that the calorific value decreased exponentially as the moisture content increased regardless of tree species and the wood parts. The bark had higher calorific values than woody parts (de-barked parts). In addition, Pinus koraiensis had the highest calorific values among 3 study species.
Keywords
Woody-biomass; Heating value; Moisture content; Coniferous trees;
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