Biomass Boilers
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Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy and Biomass Boiler System
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A Domestic Biomass Boiler
A Biomass Boiler a Direct Replacement of an Oil Fired Boiler
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Biomass Fuel
Biomass Boiler Pellets
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Biomass Boiler
The inside workings of a Biomass Boiler
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Biomass Boilers - Eco-friendly, Effective Heating Solution
If you ask the public what is the most popular renewable energy technology, you are likely to hear solar panels and wind turbines. These technologies probably have the highest profile within the much hyped green energy sector.
Solar panels and wind turbines have good credentials and should be viewed as true alternative technologies nevertheless. Still, most people forget a much simpler and humbler technology that has been around for many centuries. Wood burning stoves are not only effective and proven, but are also categorized as green, which makes them attractive yet again.
First let's understand how it works. Biomass means that the energy is produced from organic sources (bio-energy). The energy is released when organic sources (wood in this case) are burned, in the same way as mankind was doing for centuries. The fuel used in biomass boilers is either untreated wood or treated wood. Most common fuels are logs, wood chips and wood pallets.
From the types of wood used by biomass boilers the most effective and 'user-friendly' is the wood pellets fuel. Wood pellets are actually sawdust, which is compressed under high pressure into small pellets (roughly 5 cm in length). During the compression, the saw dust loses its moisture, making the pellets very dry and highly potent in terms of output to weight ratio. This ensures full burning performance and low residue on the burners.
When we burn fossil fuels, we release a high volume of carbon that was previously captured underground for millions of years.
During the burning process, the resulting carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere and contributes to the climate change phenomenon. Boilers that burn wood, however, are much less harmful as they only release carbon that was captured by the plant during the years. They do not bring any more carbon into the delicate balance of our plant and are generally considered to be carbon neutral.
Before installing a biomass boiler it important to consider a few aspects of this technology:
* Reliable fuel supplier - it is recommended to check whether there are any sawmills or carpentry workshops in your vicinity that could supply a steady flow of wood, such as sawdust, wood chips etc
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* Space consideration - unlike modern gas and oil boilers, a biomass boiler is larger in size and requires a large area nearby to store the wood. It is wise to plan for this space in advance.
* Chimney consideration - it is essential to have a chimney in the property. In addition, the chimney needs to be lined for wood-fuel burning. However, even if it is not properly lined, there are solutions to overcome this problem (e.g. inserting an inner flue).
* Smoke implications - some areas are designated 'Smoke Free'. If you live in such are, you need to find a unit that is exempted under the Clean Air Act.
* Other considerations - It is wise to check with your local authority's planning department regarding fitting a flue in the property. This is very important in cases where the property is a listed building, or within a conservation area.
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