Question

What is the calorific value of producer gas in kcal kg.

Answer 1

The calorific value of hydrogen gas is 1000 KJ/ kg.

Answer 2

Calorific value is amount of combustion produced by a component at constant temperature and pressure. Based on amount of combustion they are classified into higher calorific value and lower calorific value. Producer gas is a mixture of flammable and non-flammable gases, mainly carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the former, and carbon dioxide and nitrogen for the latter. Producer gas has a very low calorific value in the range of 1000 to 1200 Kcal/$Nm^3$. The calorific value of producer gas is measured based on 1 kg of carbon.