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Wobbe Index

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Wobbe Index WI = HHV / √SG - measure of thermal energy delivered through a fixed orifice. Combustors are rated by Wobbe, not calorific value.

Formula

$$ WI = \frac{HHV}{\sqrt{SG}} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$HHV$Gross calorific valueMJ/m³ISO 6976 from composition
$SG$Specific gravity vs dry air-MW_gas / MW_air

Sources

  • ISO 6976 - Natural gas calorific value.
  • EN 437 - Wobbe family bands.