Biomass Heating Network Event 25th March 2011

Jamie Reith BSc (Hons)

• Background…………

Selection of own boiler:

• Researched different makes

• Different ideas from different countries

• “BMW versus Ford”• Level of sophistication• Working examples

Fuel supply –chip vs. pellet?

• Self sufficiency• Available buildings• Faster payback• Fully automated

system

Practical experience

• Back-up system• Use heat-exchangers• Use a buffer tank• Fuel quality• Boiler maintenance

Case study: 50kW log boiler (Netherton of Glenboig, Kippen)

• Client keen to handle firewood

• Oil boiler retained as backup

• Dramatic reduction in heating bills

• Biomass chosen in preference to ground source heat pump

Case study:60kW single phase chip boiler (Inchmagrannachan, Dunkeld)

• 5m x 5m fuelstore• Heating self catering

units and farmhouse• 3000l buffer tank• Running on

hardwood chips

Case study:150kW chip boiler

with underground reception hopper (Fife Council,Kinghorn Primary School)

• 20 cubic metre reception hopper with automatic transfer to internal fuel store

• Boiler retro-fitted next to 400kW gas boiler

• Fuel contract and service contract

Case study:150kW woodchip with mini District Heating scheme

(Blairmore, Perthshire)

• Renovation and conversion of old farm steadings

• Let holiday cottages• Oil back-up for peace

of mind

Questions?

Contact: www.woodforwarmth.co.uk