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

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 characteris...

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Main Authors: Adam Nocoń, Artur Jachimowski, Wacław Koniuch, Grzegorz Pełka, Wojciech Luboń, Paweł Kubarek, Marta Jach-Nocoń, Dominika Dawiec
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/23/5885
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author Adam Nocoń
Artur Jachimowski
Wacław Koniuch
Grzegorz Pełka
Wojciech Luboń
Paweł Kubarek
Marta Jach-Nocoń
Dominika Dawiec
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description 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<sup>3</sup>). However, nitrogen oxide emissions (187.6 mg/m<sup>3</sup>) 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.
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spelling doaj-art-c316a6d3a3a64c88b0e7d2e7933c619d2024-12-13T16:25:15ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-11-011723588510.3390/en17235885Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat ManagementAdam Nocoń0Artur Jachimowski1Wacław Koniuch2Grzegorz Pełka3Wojciech Luboń4Paweł Kubarek5Marta Jach-Nocoń6Dominika Dawiec7Izba Gospodarcza Urządzeń OZE, ul. Wybickiego 21, 41-250 Czeladź, PolandDepartment of Technology and Ecology of Products, College of Management Sciences and Quality, Cracow University of Economics, ul. Rakowicka 27, 31-510 Kraków, PolandTREE Worker, Biskupice Obłoczne, ul. Łąkowa 1c, 63-460 Nowe Skalmierzyce, PolandFaculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, PolandFaculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, PolandFaculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, PolandIzba Gospodarcza Urządzeń OZE, ul. Wybickiego 21, 41-250 Czeladź, PolandFaculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicz Av. 30, 30-059 Kraków, PolandThis 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<sup>3</sup>). However, nitrogen oxide emissions (187.6 mg/m<sup>3</sup>) 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.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/23/5885biomasspellet boilersenergy efficiencyseasonal emissionsboiler efficiency
spellingShingle Adam Nocoń
Artur Jachimowski
Wacław Koniuch
Grzegorz Pełka
Wojciech Luboń
Paweł Kubarek
Marta Jach-Nocoń
Dominika Dawiec
Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management
Energies
biomass
pellet boilers
energy efficiency
seasonal emissions
boiler efficiency
title Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management
title_full Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management
title_fullStr Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management
title_short Analysis of the Energy and Emission Performance of an Automatic Biomass Boiler in the Context of Efficient Heat Management
title_sort analysis of the energy and emission performance of an automatic biomass boiler in the context of efficient heat management
topic biomass
pellet boilers
energy efficiency
seasonal emissions
boiler efficiency
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/23/5885
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