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Current Heater Testing at Lopez Labs

February 14, 1997 - Large Image Page

RUN No. HK-f27
 
 
Number of Pieces
8
Standard
Deviation
Total Weight, lb
52.6
1.68
Wood Moisture %
22.4
1.16
Fuel Surfac/Vol
3.05

Error:
Average Stack Temp, F
333.1

+/- 0.1
Average O2 %
15.72

+/- 0.2
Stack Dilution Factor
4.03
 
g/kg CO
26.32
estimated
Combustion Efficiency %
97.02
 
Heat Transfer Efficiency %
69.56
 
Overall Efficiency %
67.48

+/- 1.5
Average Output, 24 hrs, Kw

2.9
 

 
 
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