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Average
Heat Content of Fuels
Gas Furnace
Terms
New
Furnaces reduces costs
Understanding
Basic Combustion
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| Fuel
Type |
No. of Btu/Unit |
| Kerosene (No. 1 Fuel Oil) |
135,000/gallon |
| No. 2 Fuel Oil |
140,000/gallon |
| Electricity |
3,412/kw/hr |
| Natural Gas |
102,800/1,00 cu ft (Therm) |
| Propane |
96,000/gallon |
| Pine (20% moisture)* |
18,000,000/cord |
| Hardwood (20% moisture) |
24,000,000/Cord |
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