- The
calorie is a unit of
energy that
originated from the
caloric theory of heat. The
large calorie, food calorie,
dietary calorie, or
kilogram calorie...
- The
heating value (or
energy value or
calorific value) of a substance,
usually a fuel or food (see food energy), is the
amount of heat
released during...
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recorded on a thermometer. He was
surprised at the
result and
called them "
Calorific Rays". The term "infrared" did not
appear until late 19th century. An...
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mechanical properties of coal and
particular carbonization properties The
calorific value Q of coal [kJ/kg] is the heat
liberated by its
complete combustion...
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Magnetic refrigeration is a
cooling technology based on the
magnetocaloric effect. This
technique can be used to
attain extremely low temperatures, as...
- a gas appliance. The
calorific value of
manufactured gas is
around 500 Btu per
cubic foot (18,629 kJ/m3). Whereas, the
calorific value of
natural gas...
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obese state. "Unexplained"
weight loss that is not
caused by
reduction in
calorific intake or
increase in
exercise is
called cachexia and may be a symptom...
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Lower Calorific Value (same as NCV = Net
Calorific Value)
neglects thermal energy gained from
exhaust H2O
condensation HCV =
Higher Calorific Value (same...
- countries[example needed] for
domestic cooking.
Smokeless fuels generally have a high
calorific value, with that of
anthracite being greater than dry wood for example...
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alternatives are
absent or expensive.[citation needed] It has a
relatively low
calorific value, even
after essential drying. Coal is a
combustible black or brownish-black...
