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Biofuel

A Biofuel is a type of fuel whose energy is derived from biological carbon fixation. Biofuels include fuels derived from biomass conversion, as well as solid biomass, liquid fuels and various biogases.

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Boiler

Energy; Biofuel

A heat exchanger used to extract heat from hot combustion gases and transfer the heat to water. The boiler output can be either hot water or, if the water is allowed to boil, steam.

Btu

Energy; Biofuel

British thermal unit, a standard unit of energy equal to the heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.

Bole chips

Energy; Biofuel

Woodchips produced from the main stems or trunks of trees, excluding branches and tops.

Burnback

Energy; Biofuel

Movement of flame from the combustion chamber back along the incoming fuel stream.

Bucket elevator

Energy; Biofuel

A solid fuel handling device that lifts the fuel vertically.

Bottom ash

Energy; Biofuel

Ash that collects under the grates of a combustion furnace.

Bio-gas

Energy; Biofuel

A gas produced from biomass. Can be used as a combustion fuel.

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