Similar to GCV, NCV is typically measured in units of kilojoules per kilogram (kJ/kg) or British thermal units per pound (BTU/lb). NCV is particularly useful in applications where the heat generated is not fully utilized, such as in open fires or certain heating systems. By excluding the latent heat of vaporization, NCV provides a more ...
Energy content or calorific value is the same as the heat of combustion, and can be calculated from thermodynamical values, or measured in a suitable apparatus:. A known amount of the fuel is burned at constant pressure and under standard conditions (0°C and 1 bar) and the heat released is captured in a known mass of water in a calorimeter. If the …