Table 2 Compressibility index (β) values for ground olive pruning residues at different particle sizes and moisture contents.

From: Mechanical thermal and emission assessment of olive pruning residues for sustainable biofuel production

Particle size, mm

Moisture content, %

β value

1.5–2.0

5

0.2876 (0.014*)

1.5–2.0

15

0.2715 (0.018)

1.0–1.5

5

0.2911 (0.011)

1.0–1.5

15

0.2751 (0.014)

< 1.0

5

0.2944 (0.015)

< 1.0

15

0.2784 (0.017)

  1. *Standard deviation.
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