Calorific Value

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A measure of the amount of energy contained within the waste that could be potentially released when it is completely combusted under specific conditions. It is a measure of heating power and is dependent upon the composition of the waste [1].

References

  1. DEFRA, 2014 Energy from waste A guide to the debate February 2014 (revised edition). London. Available here