Higher heating value (HHV) is the total amount of energy released as heat when a fuel is completely burned, including the latent heat of vaporization of water. It provides a measure of the energy content of fuels, crucial for evaluating and comparing their efficiency and environmental impact.

Higher Heating Value

Total amount of energy

Energy released as heat

Fuel combustion is a chemical process in which a fuel reacts with an oxidant, often oxygen, to produce heat and transfer energy for mechanical work, electricity generation, or heating. This process is central to many industrial operations and everyday technologies, but it also contributes to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating advancements in cleaner combustion techniques.

Fuel Combustion

The latent heat of vaporization is the amount of energy required to convert a unit mass of a liquid into vapor without a temperature change. It is a crucial factor in phase transitions, influencing processes such as boiling, evaporation, and condensation in thermodynamic systems.

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