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What is the bulk density of your different biomass fuels

Wood Pellets 

680Kg per m3    (1 tonne = 1.48m3)                         

18.7 Gj per Tonne

Wood Chip (30% MC)    

250Kg per m3    (1 tonne = 4m3)                               

12.48 Gj per Tonne

Hog Fuel (45-50% MC)  

300Kg per m3    (1 Tonne = 3.4m3)                           

45% MC = 9.28 GJ per ton & 50% MC = 8.22 GJ per ton