BURNiT PM 15kW Specifications

Best Practice Guide Wood Burning Technologies for Irish Consumers

Below are two examples which detail the calculations for identical situations using dierent boiler types: Example 2 - Wood pellet boiler Wood pellet

Ash content 0.5% 1-3% 0.5 % 0.5%Dimensions 6-8mm diameter 10-20mm length3-45mm (variable)Variable 65mm diameter 25-200mm lengthDensity 652 kg/m3214 kg

The Irish Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Scheme (WFQA)The Wood Fuel Quality Assurance Scheme (WFQA) is an Irish wood fuel quality scheme. The main objec

Feasibility and System DesignIf you are considering installing a wood boiler it is recommended that you examine the possibilities from the point of vi

The ash pan needs to be emptied on a regular basis. The frequency will depend on the boiler type, the fuel and also the amount of time the boiler is u

The size of the buer cylinder depends on the capacity of the boiler. It is recommended that for every kiloWatt (kW) of boiler power output you have 5

Pressure Relief ValvesAll heating systems incorporate pressure relief valves. In the event of a very high pressure build up in a sealed system due to

or logs are subject to variations in the fuel, e.g. dierent woods have dierent net energy contents requiring dierent air fuel ratios. The net energ

to ensure the water temperature is safe for people to use. This is not exclusive to hot water systems heated by wood, it is important for all hot wate

Delivery and AccessAs with all solid and liquid fuels, where on-site storage is normally required, wood systems require storage areas for the fuels. D

Objectives of this Guide? Whether installing a wood boiler in a new or existing dwelling, the initial capital investment will generally be greater tha

Procurement and Purchase of a Wood BoilerAt this stage you will have hopefully decided which type of boiler best suits your needs, and you will have a

diculties may be uncovered once the installation is started, for example connecting to an existing heat distribution system. Problems such as this wi

Boiler InstallationInstalling the boiler correctly is hugely important. A correctly designed system still needs to be installed in a way that allows t

Operation and MaintenanceOnce installed it is important to operate the boiler correctly to get the maximum benet from the system and ensure trouble f

MaintenanceMost reputable boiler suppliers oer service contracts to ensure an optimum operation and long life of the boiler. Some boilers have an aut

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Technology OverviewFor domestic installations there are three common types of boilers: Wood pellet boilers Wood chip boilers Wood log / briquette b

Wood chip boilersWood chip boilers are very similar to wood pellet boilers; in fact, many boilers can burn both fuels. Typically wood chip boilers are

A specic type of wood log boiler, a gasication boiler, has very high eciencies and is readily available in Ireland.Combination boilers are also ava

FuelsWhat are wood fuels?Today, wood heating is a cost competitive, highly comfortable and environmentally sustainable alternative to fossil fuel. Re

Typically wood chips used in domestic boilers should possess the following characteristics: A uniform size 8-15 mm Maximum 30% moisture content (the

Wood briquettesProduced from compressed sawdust (similar to wood pellets) they are usually round in shape (similar to a wood log but with a higher ene

How do I Estimate Annual Wood Consumption?Where a dwelling has a Building Energy Rating (BER), for example when built, sold or rented, the accompanyin