Analysis of the Key Parameters of Biofuels

The webinar “Analysis of the Key Parameters of Biofuels” provides a detailed overview of how biofuels—and solid fuels such as SRF (Solid Recovered Fuels)—can be analyzed efficiently with high sample throughput and outstanding analytical precision. Reliable fuel characterization is essential for quality control, process optimization, and regulatory compliance in energy generation and fuel trading.

Biofuels are typically characterized by a range of critical parameters, all of which will be addressed in this webinar. These include MVA analysis (Moisture, Volatile Matter, Ash), CHNS determination (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulfur), calorific value determination, moisture analysis, and ash fusion behavior. The webinar will explain how these parameters are measured, how they influence fuel performance, and how modern analytical systems support fast and reproducible results.

CHNS determination plays a central role in the evaluation of biofuels, as elemental composition directly affects combustion behavior, energy content, and emission potential. Accurate CHNS data are essential for calculating stoichiometric combustion conditions, assessing fuel quality, and ensuring compliance with environmental and technical specifications.

Finally, the webinar will provide an overview of suitable LECO analytical instruments for biofuel and SRF analysis. Instrument concepts, automation options, and practical laboratory considerations will be discussed, demonstrating how high analytical performance can be combined with efficiency and robustness in routine fuel testing.

Presenter: Michael Jakob (Elemental Field Product Manager)