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low heat value

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low heat value [′lō ′hēt ‚val·yü]
(thermodynamics)
The heat value of a combustion process assuming that none of the water vapor resulting from the process is condensed out, so that its latent heat is not available. Also known as lower heating value; net heating value.


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Low-rank coal, comprising about half of the world's coal reserves, has a high moisture content and low heat value.
Although Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is abundant in coal, especially in lignite, it also cannot export the amount of energy to meet Jinlin's demand because of the on-going construction of heavy energy-consuming industries and the uneconomic features of lignite such as low heat value, high moisture and expensive long-distance transportation.
Low-grade coals, like peat and lignite, have a low heat value, a high moisture content, and high residual ash when burned.
 
 
 
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