Wood generally has a lower BTU value compared to coal. Coal is a more concentrated source of energy, with higher BTU per pound than wood. This means that coal can produce more heat energy per unit of weight compared to wood.
In short, No. Coal comes in the middle of the pack when fuels are compared. Propane produces 21500 BTU per pound, Gasoline 17500 BTU per pound, Coal between 12,000 BTU per pound (Anthracite) to 10,000 BTU per pound (Bituminous) and wood (dried) 7000 BTU or so. On the other hand, Coal can be converted to Gasoline using a process developed during WWII, or to Methane (modern) or to "Town Gas", a mixture of Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide.
Lignite coal typically has the lowest BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating compared to other types of coal. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its lower carbon content and energy output.
Anthracite coal has the highest BTU value among the different types of coal. It is a hard, compact variety with a high carbon content and low impurities, making it a high-quality option for heating and energy production.
20 Million BTU ****************** The heat content of coal varies. Bituminous coal typically has a gross heating value of 30,600,000 BTU per ton. The net heating value is 26,000,000 BTU per ton, assuming 85% efficiency. If you need more precise information, go to the U.S. Department of Energy website at www.doe.gov and search on the heat content of coal. -ecn
This depends on the type of wood as well as on how dry the wood is. Different woods have different energy contents, and water content will contribute to the mass.
In short, No. Coal comes in the middle of the pack when fuels are compared. Propane produces 21500 BTU per pound, Gasoline 17500 BTU per pound, Coal between 12,000 BTU per pound (Anthracite) to 10,000 BTU per pound (Bituminous) and wood (dried) 7000 BTU or so. On the other hand, Coal can be converted to Gasoline using a process developed during WWII, or to Methane (modern) or to "Town Gas", a mixture of Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide.
Lignite coal typically has the lowest BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating compared to other types of coal. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its lower carbon content and energy output.
According to the information I found, in the laboratory, you can get 8660 BTU/lb out of wood because you can make it completely dry. However, moisture in the wood affects its energy output because energy is wasted to heat and expel the water content. They say that the realistic energy output of wood is closer to 6050 BTU/lb. 6050 BTU/lb = 6383 kilojoules/lb
Anthracite coal has the highest BTU value among the different types of coal. It is a hard, compact variety with a high carbon content and low impurities, making it a high-quality option for heating and energy production.
Approximately 1,800 pounds of coal yield the same amount of energy as one barrel of oil. This is because coal has a lower energy density compared to oil, requiring a larger quantity of coal to produce the same amount of energy.
20 Million BTU ****************** The heat content of coal varies. Bituminous coal typically has a gross heating value of 30,600,000 BTU per ton. The net heating value is 26,000,000 BTU per ton, assuming 85% efficiency. If you need more precise information, go to the U.S. Department of Energy website at www.doe.gov and search on the heat content of coal. -ecn
This depends on the type of wood as well as on how dry the wood is. Different woods have different energy contents, and water content will contribute to the mass.
Anthracite coal has a heating value of about 25 million Btu per ton. It is a high-quality coal with a high carbon content and low moisture content, making it a popular choice for heating and energy generation.
Between 25.8 and 36.6 million btu per cord, depending on type and condition. Note, in the english system, a MBTU is 1,000 BTU's, and a MMBTU is 1,000,000 BTU's.
There are about 200,781.25 btu in a cubic foot of oak. A cord of wood amounts to 128 cubic feet.
Coal comes in many types - for many uses. Thermal Coal: Primary for Power Generation - can be as affordable as $13.25 per ton Metallurgical Coal: Primary for Manufacturing Cost as much as $300+ per ton Difference: Based in the energy content measured in BTU's - British Thermal Units Low: 8,400 Btu's per Pound High: 15,000 Btu's per Pound Most often thermal coal cost less than Rail Road rates to carry the coal to power plants / other facilities
A ton is a measure of mass. A BTU is a measure of energy. There is no way to compare them. Possible meaning: 1 ton of cooling is often used to describe 12,000 BTU per hour, so 36,000 BTU/h is equal to 3 tons of cooling.