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Biofuel Characteristics and Grate Conversion

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Energy crops share many characteristics with other solid fuels, such as coal and wood. Nevertheless, they are clearly differentiated with regard to the fuel chemical properties and, particularly, the ones linked to the inorganic matter.

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