Handbook of Energy

Section 17

Chemistry

Tables

Table 17.1

Physical properties of gases (at 14.7 psia)

^aFrom coal; 120% total air; flue gas molecular weight 30.

Source: Adapted from Babcock and Wilcox. 1978. Steam: Its Generation and Use, (Charlotte, Babcock and Wilcox).

Table 17.2

Specific heat of gases

Source: Adapted from Basu, Prabir. 2010. Biomass Gasification and Pyrolysis, (Boston, Academic Press).

Table 17.3

Thermal conductivity, k, of gases (Btu/ sq ft, hr, °F/in thickness)

^aFor 115% total air.

^bFor 120% total air.

Source: Adapted from Babcock and Wilcox. 1978. ...