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• The maximum potential energy in the fuel as received, considering moisture content (MC). It reflects the heat used to evaporate moisture. Compare higher heating value (HHV). Expressed as:

  GHV = HHV ((1 - MC) / 100)

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  Gross heating value (GHV). (n.d.). ODOE Glossary of Energy Terms. Retrieved March 28, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/gross-heating-value-ghv.

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  Gross heating value (GHV). www.oregon.gov. ODOE Glossary of Energy Terms. Oregon Dept of Energy. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/gross-heating-value-ghv (accessed: March 28, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Gross heating value (GHV)." ODOE Glossary of Energy Terms. Oregon Dept of Energy. 28 March. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/gross-heating-value-ghv.

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