Ammonia - Net Calorific Value

Ammonia net calorific value - relevant for bunker sizing and dual-fuel engine tuning.

AmmoniaNCVAlt fuel

Ammonia masst

NCV: 18.6MJ/kg

CO₂ factor (combustion): 0.000tCO₂/tfuel

VLSFO-equivalent: 45.4t

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

NH_3 + 3/4 O_2 \to 1/2 N_2 + 3/2 H_2O

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$NCV$	Net calorific value	MJ/kg
$C_F$	Combustion CO₂ factor	tCO₂/tfuel

Source: MEPC.364(79)

In short

Ammonia net calorific value - relevant for bunker sizing and dual-fuel engine tuning.

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