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In today’s fast-changing world with its great need for renewable energy sources, it is essential that the prospective charcoal-maker be aware of the limits and opportunities of the technology and the choice of equipment available to him. An important criterion will always be the achievable energy yield from the raw materials under consideration. Yield comparisons are difficult to establish; a great deal of experience is necessary, and tests must be performed on firm parameters. These are, among others, dry material weight, fixed carbon content and calorific value of the char, and a defined energy value of the liquid and gaseous by-products, if any.
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F. Fluegge, Chemische Technologie des Holzes, (56, 57), Munich FRG, 1954
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Emrich, W. (1985). Planning a Charcoal Venture and Selection of Equipment. In: Handbook of Charcoal Making. Solar Energy R&D in the European Community, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0450-2_7
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