Net Heating Value

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018452",
  "term": "Net Heating Value",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Difference between the heat value of the recovered chemical stream and the minimum heat value required to ensure a stable flame in the combustion device. This difference must have a positive value when used in the context of “recovering chemicals for fuel value” (e.g., in the definition of “recovery device” in this section).\n\n2. Energy released as heat when a compound undergoes complete combustion with oxygen to form gaseous carbon dioxide and gaseous water (also referred to as lower heating value).",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.1402 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 63.641 (CFR 2016)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/net-heating-value/"
}