BIOHOUSING Seminar Success stories of biomass heating in small scale Pellet stove: attractive and fully automatic central heating systems Lorenzo Corbella 28th October 2008 House of Cities, Municipalities and Regions, Brussels
What is a stove? CONVECTION RADIATION
Introduction: Pellet stove Pellet stoves are: Source: Extraflame an example of advanced technology; ecological; highly efficient; not pollutant. Most of these stoves are completely automatic: ignition, feeding and injected air.
Space required and space heated
Space required and space heated Model 1000 3001 6000 7000 8000 Power 2,5-7 2,5-9 3,1-11 3,1-11 3,1-11 Combustion max efficiency 80% 86% 90% 90% 90% Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 862x429x449 955x460x484 1030x750x593 1214x616x624 1315x750x593 Weight [kg] 85 118 206 221 233 heated volume [cm] 162 216 324 324 324 Electric consumption [w] 65-130 65-130 65-130 65-130 65-130 Hourly pellet consumption [kg/h] 0,5-1,4 0,7-2,1 0,8-2,4 0,8-2,4 0,8-2,4 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 14 16 23 30 53 Refuelling cycle [hour] 28-10 22,5-7,5 26-10 37-12,5 63-23
Space required for the storage of pellet Power [kw] = 8kW Efficiency = 85% 1600 hours / year 15000 kwh/year 3150 kg / year 4.8 cm
Principles of operation: pellet stove A Pellet storage (hopper) B Feedind screw (auger) C Gear motor D Cast iron burn pot E Electric resistance Cast Iron hearth (combustion chamber) G Air circulation fan H Hot air vents (grid) L Fume extractor fan Tube brush cleaner Ash drawer Control box/board Various safety features (heat sensors) Source: Edilkamin
Examples Power 4 8.5 Combustion max efficiency 80% 1050 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 470x480 Weight [kg] 92 heated volume [cm] 165 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 14 Refuelling cycle [hour] 11-15
Examples Power 4 8.5 Combustion max efficiency 80% 950 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 480x480 Weight [kg] 123 heated volume [cm] 165 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 14 Refuelling cycle [hour] 11-15
Examples Power 4 11.7 Combustion max efficiency 80% 860 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 860x530 Weight [kg] 116 heated volume [cm] 230 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 14 Refuelling cycle [hour] 8-15
Examples Power 4 13.5 Combustion max efficiency 87% 800 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 800x570 Weight [kg] 180 heated volume [cm] 350 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 20 Max hourly consumption[kg/hour] 2.5
Examples Power 4 11.7 Combustion max efficiency 80% 104 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 730x590 Weight [kg] 230 heated volume [cm] 230 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 19 Refuelling cycle[hour] 8
Examples Power 3.5 7 Combustion max efficiency 80% 850 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 600x600 Weight [kg] 114 heated volume [cm] 150 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 12 Refuelling cycle [hour] 11-13
Pellet stove with ducting 16m (1 outlet) 8m (2 outlet) 6m (3 outlet) 4m (4 outlet) A selector allows to adjust the heat from the front to the back and consequently to heat more than one room Source: Thermorossi
Principles of operation: pellet thermo stove A Pellet storage (hopper) B Cast iron burn pot C Feeding screw (auger) D Gear motor E Electric resistance Cast Iron hearth (combustion chamber) F Heat exchanger Air circulation fan H Fume extractor fan I Ash drawer Control box/board Various safety features (heat sensors) Source: Edilkamin
Pellet thermostove Max Power 34 Power to space 4 Power to H2O 18 Combustion max efficiency >90 Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 1381 x 642x738 Weight [kg] 263 heated volume [cm] 300 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 65 Consumption [kg/hour] 1.6-6.9 Source: Thermorossi
Examples Power 4 14 Combustion max efficiency 80% 1080 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 620x540 Weight [kg] 163 heated volume [cm] 300 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 23 Refuelling cycle [hour] 8-25
Hydrib stove Power 10kW max Combustion max efficiency 80%? 1050 x Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 484 x 570 Weight [kg] 115 heated volume [cm] 150 Corn / Pellet storage capacity [kg] 16 / 14 Refuelling cycle [hour] 15 45% pellets 55% corn Source: Puros
Mouvable stove Power 8kW max Combustion max efficiency 83% Dimensions HxWxD [mm] 800 x 370x41 Weight [kg] 52 heated volume [cm] 150 Pellet storage capacity [kg] 8 Refuelling cycle [hour] 7
Source: Edilkamin
Source: Edilkamin
Components and special features The heating stove is calibrated for maximum output; It is possible to increase manually the suction level for a cleaner burner and use pellets of varying qualities. Burner with self cleaning glass system Remote control G.S.M. modem system Radio control with room temperature thermostat Source: Thermorossi
Components and special features Verbal assistance help function: the stoves warms your home with sophisticated technologies by creating innovative solutions to simplify life. A mechanical pressure switch controls the pressure vacuum to guarantee reliability and safety. The motor of the smoke suction unit is mounted on special ceramic fibre gaskets and is sealed for protection against dust filtration: the blade is made from self cleaning stainless steel The motor of the room fan is sealed for protection against dust penetration and it has a capacity of 470 m3/h
Installation location Source: Caminetti Clam
Source: Caminetti Clam UNI 10683
Source: Caminetti Clam
The maintenance The cleaning of the pellet stove is mandatory and necessary. More frequently is the cleaning more usefull will be the stove. It takes 10 minutes (twice a week)!! It is important to use a dedicated vacuum cleaner Twice a year or at the end of the heating season, it s important to made a deep cleaning (brush the different, disassembling and reassempling oll the pipes and ductings) performed by a qualified and expert personnel.
The production in Italy In Italy there are about 180 producers of biomass based heating systems (fireplaces, stoves, boilers) able to cover the Italian and European demand. The supply is mature and constituted by big producers supported by local network of retailers and authorised commercial agents and maintenance centres. The majority of the producers manufacture fireplaces and stoves even if producers now tend to have a complete offer with boilers, hibrid solutions, accumulators as well (and further customisations requested for specific case studies). Big diversification of the supply able to cover every single market niche and every product price. Biomass based heating system producers do not provide the supply of wood fuel even if some big brands are trying to provide this service as well.
Are they expensive?
Italian Incentive programme It s possible to have a discount of the taxable income (36% in 10 years) with 10% VAT: - if the stove installation is considered as special maintenance, conservative repair or renovation of single family houses or apartment buildings. - if the pellet stove has a declared efficiency not fewer than 70%. It s possible to have a discount of the taxable income (55% in 3 years) if the stove installation is able to obtain a certified energy savings of 20%. The calculation of the energy reduction is based on a complex formula taking into account the specific category of the building, the climatic zone, etc. Furthermore the appliace have to comply with EN 303:5.
Pros & Cons Completely automatic Heat power can be tuned according to the needs Weekly programmable Aesthetically appealing Noisy [30-45 db] (but not loud!!!) Reliance on electricity Frequent maintenance (with a vacuum cleaner)
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