Title:
Experiences and Changes in Testing and Development Activity of Bio Heating Sector in Finland During 2010-2020
Author(s):
Honkanen, H., Salmi, J., Sauranen, T., Knuuttila, K.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
The boiler testing environment operating at JAMK University of Applied Sciences has been a key tester and developer of solid biomass heating boiler operations in the less than 1 MW size range in Finland for ten years. The laboratories have also served as product development environment as well as well-equipped learning facility for demos and practical exercises in bioenergy activities and operations. Although the growth of renewable and bioenergy has been continuous in Finland and the use of bio based fuels has been emphasized, especially in the heating sector, combustion has lost some of its popularity due to the debate on the climate and adequacy of wood raw materials, among other things. Recently, the number of customers involved in energy related services and circular economy development projects have increased, referring to a more diverse range of fuels and more resource-efficient systems. In the future, with the mitigation of climate change, the share of renewable energy will increase in energy production, and more attention will be paid to flexible systems and emission control even in small scale heating systems.
Keywords:
solid biofuel, bio heating, boiler testing
Topic:
Bioenergy Integration
Subtopic:
Strategies for Biomass Integrated into Energy Systems
Event:
29th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
5BO.11.4
Pages:
1287 - 1291
ISBN:
978-88-89407-21-9
Paper DOI:
10.5071/29thEUBCE2021-5BO.11.4
Price:
FREE
