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 …
It is the measurement of the heat value or amount of energy released and is either measured in gcv or ncv. Gross calorific value (GCV) that is Higher Heating Value (HCV) is the amount of heat that complete combustion releases by burning a unit of fuel. It assumes all water vapour produced during the combustion process is fully condensed.