What is a Biomass Boiler?
In fact, what is biomass? Biomass definition is a renewable energy source, generated from burning wood, plants, and other organic matter, such as manure or household waste. Although it releases carbon dioxide when burned, it is considerably less than fossil fuels produce.
Biomass boiler systems use wood pellets, wood chips, or logs to provide power for central heating and a hot water system.
According to Energy Saving Trust, a wood-fuelled biomass boiler could save you up to £1,100 a year compared to an old electric heating system.
Although the price of wood fuel varies considerably, it is usually a far cheaper option than other heating fuels, such as oil, electricity, or gas.
Wood as a raw material guarantees independence from the global trends of fossil fuel prices on international markets. As local wood is usually used for both firewood and wood chips, prices have been stable for years, whereas oil and gas prices continue to rocket.
At DC2 Engineering, we supply a full range of products for the boiler room that can be fuelled by pellets, wood chips, and firewood (logs). Heating with logs already has a long history.
Modern log heating systems provide optimal combustion and low emissions.
Wood pellets are made of natural wood. Wood shavings and sawdust generated by wood-processing manufacturing are compressed and pelleted.
The advantage of pellets is that they have a high energy output and are easy to store tidily. They are perfect for fully automatic biomass heating systems.
Wood chips from domestic forests are a local and environmentally-friendly fuel that is not subject to the drama of the gas/oil and electric industry.
Furthermore, wood chip production provides jobs for local communities.
Wood chips are an ideal fuel all around, not just from an economic viewpoint, but also from an environmental point of view.
Read a recent case study, to find out more about one of our customers who use wood chip with their boiler: Case study 1 Tim Vaughan Racing
The great news for the environment is that the carbon dioxide which is emitted when the wood is burned is the same amount that was absorbed over the months and years that the tree was growing.
Therefore, the process is cyclical and sustainable as long as new trees continue to grow in place of those felled for fuel.
There are, of course, some carbon emissions caused by the machinery for the cultivation, production, and transportation of the wood fuel, however, as long as the fuel is sourced locally, these are considerably less than the emissions created from fossil fuels. Forest Research, UK says, ‘Biomass is a renewable, low carbon fuel that is already widely available throughout the UK. Its production and use also bring additional environmental and social benefits.
Correctly managed, biomass is a sustainable fuel that can deliver a significant reduction in net carbon emissions when compared with fossil fuels.
Benefits of using biomass as a sustainable fuel: Correctly managed, biomass is a sustainable fuel that can offer a wide range of benefits: Biomass is a “carbon lean” fuel producing a fraction of the Carbon emissions of fossil fuels. Click here for more details
Read more by clicking the link: Why use biomass? – Forest Research
In conclusion, the benefits to your pocket and to the environment from installing biomass energy systems can be significant, would you like to know more?
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