Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51335#.VGRyx2fHRK0 Author(s) Khalid M. Tawarah Affiliation(s) Department of Chemistry, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan . ABSTRACT The gross calorific values of crude and exhausted olive pomace, oak, almond, olive wood, olive oil, kerosene, and diesel are reported in this article. Conversion of crude olive pomace into exhausted olive pomace resulted in 10% reduction in calorific value. The net calorific value of crude olive pomace amounts to 92% of its gross calorific value. The ultimate and proximate analyses of crude olive pomace representing the 2006-2008 olive harvest seasons were determined and compared with analyses perta...
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