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HHV from LHV and Hydrogen Content

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Higher calorific value (HHV) from lower calorific value + latent heat of water-vapour formed during combustion.

Formula

$$ HHV = LCV + 0.2122 \cdot H% $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$LCV$Lower (net) calorific valueMJ/kgISO 8217
$H$Hydrogen mass %% m/multimate analysis
$HHV$Higher (gross) calorific valueMJ/kgresult

Sources

  • ASTM D240 / ISO 1928.