Database containing information on the composition of biomass and waste.

Each data record with a unique ID-number shows information (if available) on:

• classification codes
• ultimate analysis: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, chlorine, fluorine and bromine (in weight % dry material -wt% dry-, dry and ash free material -wt% daf- and on as received material -wt% ar-)
• proximate analysis: ash content (expressed in weight % on dry base -dry- and on as received material -ar-), water content (in weight %, on wet base), volatile matter content (expressed in weight % dry material, as received material or dry and ash free material) and fixed carbon content
• biochemical composition (expressed in weight % of the dry material -cellulose, hemi-cellulose, lignin, fats, protein, pectin, starch, extractives, C5 and C6 sugars, total non-structural carbohydrates-)
• calorific value (MJ/kg)
• (alkali)-metal content
• composition of the ash
• remarks (specific information)

For each data record the source (reference) is indicated.

In the database three types of weight units are used:

• as received (ar): weight percentage from the material in its original form (including ash and moisture)
• dry: weight percentage from the dry material (including ash)
• dry and ash free (daf): weight percentage from the dry and ash free material

From Phyllis you can obtain analysis data of individual biomass or waste materials or average values for a group of materials.

You can get answers to questions such as: - What is the average sulphur content of wood? - What is the ash content of willow? - What is the average calorific value of chicken manure?

You may also contact ECN to ask for tailor made selections, fully conducted to your wishes at a reasonable fee. Contact us at biomass@ecn.nl for information or with suggestions for improvement.

Phyllis is designed and maintained by ECN Biomass & Energy Efficiency. At present it contains almost 3000 datarecords. Phyllis will be updated and extended regularly.