PHYSICS RESOURCES DATABASE
THERMAL PROPERTIES
FUELS - HEATS OF COMBUSTION
|
MATERIAL |
Heat of combustion ( MJ. kg-1 ) |
|
Alcohol, methyl |
22 |
|
Anthracite (hard coal) |
33 |
|
Bituminous coal |
30 |
|
Diesel oil |
45 |
|
Dung |
17 |
|
Fats |
38 |
|
Petrol (gasoline) |
48 |
|
Methane |
56 |
|
Oil, furnace |
44 |
|
Propane |
50 |
|
TNT |
5 |
|
Wood |
15 |