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Moisture content

The fraction of water in a material on a stated wet or dry basis.

Definition

The fraction of water in a material on a stated wet or dry basis. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.

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Feedstock characteristics and conversion fit

Why moisture, ash, composition, particle form and variability often matter more than nominal resource labels.

REFERENCES

References & further reading

  1. U.S. Department of Energy (2024). 2023 Billion-Ton Report: An Assessment of U.S. Renewable Carbon Resources.https://doi.org/10.23720/BT2023/2316165