Biomass Boilers
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Biomass is the general term given to combustible organic material harvested and burnt to create energy.
The most common biomass is
- Wood logs
- Wood chips
- Pellets
Wood or Pellet Stoves (Stand Alone)
These are room heaters where the burning chamber is totally enclosed and creates a focal point for the room. They typically have an output of around 8kw or less and burn logs or pellets.
With an efficiency of up to 80% they offer a vast improvement on open fires that have an efficiency of less than 30%.
Wood and Pellet Boilers
Boilers that burn logs, wood chip or pellets offer a complete central heating system via radiators and hot water. The boiler can be used to heat homes and large public buildings.
About Pellet Boilers
- Offer the convenience of an automatic feed from a hopper or large storage room
- Small amount of ash left from burning is expelled into an ash drawer and can be easily accessed for emptying
- Require annual cleaning and servicing as well as sweeping the flue
- Pellets are made from sawdust and shavings from sawmills
- The area of a pellet is about 6-8mm in diameter
- Pellets are supplied in bags or by the ton
- Dry storage is essential and humidity should not exceed 12%
About Wood Boilers
- Wood boilers require manual feeding on a regular basis with logs which can be up to 0.5m long
- The function of the wood boiler is similar to the pellet boiler but without the automation
