Waste Fuel - Heat Values
| Product | Heat Value (Btu/lb) |
|---|---|
| Fabric - nylon | 13200 |
| Fabric - rubber coated | 11000 |
| Fabric - vinyl coated | 8900 |
| Foam - scrap | 12300 |
| Garbage | 8480 |
| Glass tape - resin covered | 7900 |
| Paper | 7570 |
| Polyethylene - film | 19100 |
| Rags | 7650 |
| Vinyl - scrap | 11400 |
| Wood | 8610 |
- 1 Btu/lb = 2.326 kJ/kg = 0.55 kcal/kg
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