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Why you don’t want biomass!
Posted by Gordon Traill on 11th December 2008 at 9:51 am
Well this is my first attempt at writing a blog, so please be patient and don’t expect too high a standard. To start with I find the term ‘expert’ slightly inappropriate. However, as I’ve been involved with TRECO from its inception I have become aware of many pitfalls which can be avoided, m…
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Biomass fuels and supply
Posted by Gordon Traill on 9th March 2009 at 10:10 am
Biomass fuels encompass a wide variety of products but, not surprisingly, most come from wood. Clean wood is a wonderful fuel, producing up to 5.5kWh per kg dry matter (dm). Wood pellets produce slightly less, at 4.7 to 5kWh per kg. Most suppliers guarantee moisture content to be less than 10 p…
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Is wood fuel sustainable?
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 10th July 2009 at 10:40 am
Biomass sounds like a great idea, but I've always had a bit of a nagging question at the back of my head about whether it would be possible or sustainable if we all suddenly converted to wood fuelled heating. Haven't we, over the years, been denuding Britain of trees to such an extent that we can’…
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12 fascinating facts about wood pellet fuel
Posted by Mike Mackmurdie on 3rd February 2010 at 10:52 am
Wood pellets for use with stoves for room heating and for those which give full central heating capability are the subject of my first blog. 1. Wood pellets are manufactured by hot-extruding compressed sawdust which is produced during the working of natural dried wood. The compactness of the mate…
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Is there enough wood in the UK for biomass?
Posted by Jon Edge on 24th August 2010 at 5:02 pm
As the market for biomass boilers grows in the UK, there is concern that the wood supply will not be able to meet this demand, now and in the future. There are many factors that affect the answer to this question, but the short answer is yes, there is enough wood for a local UK biomass industry. …
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Choosing a Wood Pellet Stove: Five things to look for
Posted by HETAS on 5th July 2011 at 9:28 am
For many, fireplaces are the embodiment of the British household, with the hearth taking pride of place in the home. With the advent of climate change awareness, people are looking to reinstate period features such as these, whilst using an appliance that is efficient, economical and environmental.&…
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Five top tips for choosing the right wood pellets
Posted by David Fields on 31st October 2011 at 5:30 am
Since the announcement of the Renewable Heat Incentive an increasing number of homeowners and businesses are looking to new and innovative ways to power and heat their property. Alongside solar panels and heat pumps, wood pellet boilers are emerging as one of the most efficient ways to generate …
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What to look for when buying a woodburning stove
Posted by HETAS on 4th April 2012 at 9:20 am
It is often hard to distinguish between one woodburning stove and another at face value. But behind the stylish façade of a modern appliance there are a few key factors to consider before making your decision. Output This calculator should give you a very rough ide…
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Financial help is availabe for wood burning boilers
Posted by Cathy Debenham on 21st May 2012 at 10:19 am
Q: Could you point us in the right direction in regards to having an external wood burning boiler installed (for heat and hot water), and would it be covered under a FIT scheme like our solar PV system? A: Interest in wood burning boilers - also known as biomass boilers - is on the increase…
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