[Stoves] Fuel Testing

[frank at compostlab.com]

Dear Stovers,

I'm about to present my 'introduction' formula (in Excel) for the fuels
program.  Only thing left is running a few examples of different fuels through
the program. 

Also; There is a part I would like to add but do not know how and would like
some help. I have the calculations for carbon densities. I think I would like
to subtract from that the carbon needed to remove the water from the fuel. 

My questions are: If you use dry wood to boil a pot of water and determine the
energy produced. Then take the same type of wood and soak into it, say, 100
mls water and repeat the test is some of the energy in the wood reduced
because of the water or, because the wood will dry during the fire and the
carbon later used, it doesn't make a difference?  If some of the energy
(carbon) in the fuel is needed to first remove the water (cooled to make
steam) is there an estimate of the amount of carbon 'wasted' to remove a gram
of water? Am I thinking about this in the right way?

Thanks

Frank

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