Natural calorific value

All these fuel gases contain more than 50 % hydrogen and 10-30% methane, the other main components being CO, higher hydrocarbons, CO2 and Nj. In many parts of the world natural gas of calorific value of approximately 38MJ/m has become the widely-used gaseous fuel. 

Natural gas analysis has considerable economic importance. In fact, commercial contracts increasingly specify not just volume but the calorific or heating value as well. Today the calorific value of a natural gas calculated from its composition obtained by chromatography is recognized as valid. There is therefore a large research effort devoted to increasing the precision of this analysis. 

Physical Methods of Examination. Physical methods used to examine coals can be divided into two classes which, in the one case, yield information of a stmctural nature such as the size of the aromatic nuclei, ie, methods such as x-ray diffraction, molar refraction, and calorific value as a function of composition and in the other case indicate the fraction of carbon present in aromatic form, ie, methods such as ir and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies, and density as a function of composition. Some methods used and types of information obtained from them are (41) ... 

On a uniform calorific value basis, coal constitutes 69% of the total estimated recoverable resources of fossil fuel in the United States. Petroleum and natural gas are about 7% and oil in oil shale, which is not as of this writing used as a fuel, is about 23%. The 1989 total recoverable reserves of coal are about 500 times the 1989 aimual production (2), whereas the reserves of oil and gas are smaller, the production and consumption rate of oil and gas in the United States is three times that of coal. 

ISO, Natural Gas—Calculation of Calorific Value, Density and Relative Density International Organization for Standardization ISO 6976-1983(E). 

Another common impurity of natural gas is nitrogen. Since nitrogen has essentially no calorific value, it lowers the heating value of gas, Gas purchasers may set a minimum limit of heating value (normally approximately 9.50 Biu/scl). In some cases it may be necessary to remove the nitrogen to satisfy this requirement. This is done in very low temperaliire plants or with permeable membranes. These proces [Pg.4]

The analyses of gases in the oil industry comprises the determination of the inert gases (He, Hj, O2, Ar and N2), low-boiling compounds (CO, CO2, H2S, COS) and the lower hydrocarbons, saturated and unsaturated, up to hexane. Some special samples. Such as natural gas, have to be analysed for low concentrations of higher-boiling compounds (up to CiqS) since such compounds have an important influence on the calorific value and dew point. 

The economic value of natural gas is primarily determined by the thermal energy it contains, which is expressed in British thermal units (Btu) or calorific value (CV). Other important physical properties comprise the liquid content, the burning characteristics, the dew point and the compressibility. In order to enable the calculation of these properties from its composition, a natural gas analysis should contain a detailed determination of all of the individual components, even in the low-concentration range. 

Owing to the differing combustion characteristics and calorific values of the gaseous fuels which are commonly available [natural gas, liquefied petroleum (bottled) gas], slight variations in dimensions, including jet size and aeration controls, are necessary for maximum efficiency it is essential that, unless the burner is of the All Gases type which can be adjusted, the burner should be the one intended for the available gas supply. 

The process is conducted at 700 °C. It yields semicoke, which is popular as a smokeless domestic fuel. It can at times be used in boiler also to avoid smoke. Yield of coke oven gas is less, of tar high, and of ammonia less. Calorific value of coke oven gas generated is more. The process produces aliphatic natured tar. Following carbonization the coke discharging process is difficult as it swells extensively but does not shrink much upon carbonization. Free carbon in tar (produced from the cracking of hydrocarbons) is less Coke produced is weaker. Volatile matter in the coke produced is more. Hydrogen content in the coke oven gas is less. 

Make a rough estimate of the cost of steam per ton, produced from a packaged boiler. 10,000 kg per hour of steam are required at 15 bar. Natural gas will be used as the fuel, calorific value 39 MJ/m3. Take the boiler efficiency as 80 per cent. No condensate will be returned to the boiler. 

Natural Gas—Calculation of Calorific Values, Density, Relative Density and Wobbe Index from Composition. ISO 6976 1995(E). 

The natural gas after appropriate treatment for acid gas reduction, odorization, and hydrocarbon and moisture dew point adjustment (ASTM D1142) would then be sold within prescribed limits of pressure, calorific value, and possibly, the Wobbe Index [(calorific value)/(specific gravity)]. 

Coal is a rich source of carbon and has been a valuable source of fuel for centuries. It is classified by both coal type and coal rank. Coal type is determined by the nature of the original biomass that led to the formation of the coal. Coal rank signifies the degree of maturation or chemical change in coal and usually determines coal quality. The calorific value, moisture content, elemental analysis, volatile matter, ash, and fixed carbon content are important qualities of coal. 

Effective Calculated Calorific Values of Propellants. If it is assumed that for a certain muzzle velocity and a given projectile, the product of the charge weight and calorific value of a propint is constant, then by knowing the calorific value and wt of one propint, it is possible to calculate the calorific value of a second proplnr of a similar nature (if its chge wt had been previously deed experi men tally). For example, if for one propint the values were 820kcalAg and wt 4.3kg and for a 2nd propint Xkcal and 6.2kg, respectively, then... 

DI826 Test Method for Calorific Value of Gases in Natural Gas Range by Continuous Recording Calorimeter... 

If the subsequent stage is at a lower temperature, carbon oxides and hydrogen recombine to methane, increasing the calorific value. Following C02 removal, very little enrichment is required lo achieve a product fully interchangeable with natural gas. 

The fact that the calorific value of the mixture L has appeared in the denominator is not in disagreement with the usual conceptions in fact, at a constant initial temperature T0, the theoretical temperature of combustion Tj entering into the formula increases with L, so that the velocity v increases as a whole. Conversely, an increase in L at constant corresponds to a drop in T0, so that the decrease in the velocity here is natural. 

In the Parr formula for moist, mineral-matter-free calorific value, the moisture basis used is that of the inherent moisture of the coal in the seam (natural bed moisture, capacity moisture) ... 

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