Research and analysis

Biomass boilers: measurement of in-situ performance

Reports from a monitoring project of solid biomass boilers between April 2016 and June 2018.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 16 September 2019

Documents

Measurement of the in-situ performance of solid biomass boilers

Ref: BEIS Research Paper no: 2019/022

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Measurement of the in-situ performance of solid biomass boilers: summary of findings

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Annex A: Literature review

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Annex B: Field trial results

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Annex C: Laboratory trials results

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Annex D: Social research

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Annex E: Field trial efficiency calculations

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Annex F: Case studies

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Annex G: Best practice guidance for biomass boiler operation - simple guidance for owners and users

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Annex G: Best practice guidance for biomass boiler operation - detailed guidance for operators, maintenance and service personnel

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Details

BEIS commissioned Kiwa Gastec to monitor the performance of biomass boilers supported through the Renewable Heat Incentive.

The aims were:

• to understand the in-use performance of these technologies
• to understand the reasons for good or poor performance
• to evaluate the associated air quality emissions.

The project monitored 67 boilers from February 2016 until July 2017, with a sub-sample monitored until June 2018.

Published 16 September 2019