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Record 1 1982-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
CONT

Net calorific value (NCV) is the number of heat units obtained by the complete combustion of a unit mass (for solids and liquids) or a unit volume (for gases); it is assumed that the make-up fuel and the agent of combustion are at atmospheric pressure and 25 ° C, that the combustion products are brought to the same pressure and temperature and that the water of combustion is present at steam.

Key term(s)
  • combustion agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
CONT

Le pouvoir calorifique inférieur (PCI) représente la quantité de chaleur dégagée par la combustion complète de l'unité de masse (pour les solides et les liquides) ou de volume (pour les gaz); on admet que le carburant d'appoint et le comburant sont à la pression atmosphérique et à 25 ° C, que les produits de combustion sont ramenés aux mêmes conditions de pression et température et que l'eau dégagée par la combustion reste au stade de la vapeur.

Spanish

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