Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management

Adam Nocoń, Artur Jachimowski (), Wacław Koniuch, Grzegorz Pełka, Wojciech Luboń, Paweł Kubarek, Marta Jach-Nocoń and Dominika Dawiec
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Adam Nocoń: Izba Gospodarcza Urządzeń OZE, ul. Wybickiego 21, 41-250 Czeladź, Poland
Artur Jachimowski: Department of Technology and Ecology of Products, College of Management Sciences and Quality, Cracow University of Economics, ul. Rakowicka 27, 31-510 Kraków, Poland
Wacław Koniuch: TREE Worker, Biskupice Obłoczne, ul. Łąkowa 1c, 63-460 Nowe Skalmierzyce, Poland
Grzegorz Pełka: Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Wojciech Luboń: Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Paweł Kubarek: Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Marta Jach-Nocoń: Izba Gospodarcza Urządzeń OZE, ul. Wybickiego 21, 41-250 Czeladź, Poland
Dominika Dawiec: Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 23, 1-16

Abstract: This paper presents the results of an examination of an automatic biomass boiler identifying its strengths and weaknesses and computing its seasonal energy and emission parameters. The boiler was found to meet the energy and emission requirements for distribution in Poland. The boiler is characterised by good heating efficiency and low dust and carbon monoxide emissions. The aim of this paper is to provide and analyse these parameters, and by doing so classify it in the context of its competitors. The average heating output is 26.86 kW and the thermal efficiency is 87.97%. Carbon monoxide emissions are very low (22.71 mg/m 3 ). However, nitrogen oxide emissions (187.6 mg/m 3 ) can be a problem. Filters made out of metalworking waste, i.e., machining shavings, significantly improve the boiler performance, contributing to an increased heat output and efficiency and reduced dust emissions. Compared with other solutions available in the market, the boiler compares favourably in terms of dust and carbon monoxide emissions and is also characterised by similar efficiency, especially with the filters in place. Regarding the context of thermal energy management, the appliance under investigation demonstrates not only favourable energy and emission parameters, but also the potential for the efficient use of thermal energy, which can bring additional economic and environmental benefits.

Keywords: biomass; pellet boilers; energy efficiency; seasonal emissions; boiler efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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