Title:
Influence of Technology on Particulate Matter Emissions in Biomass Combustion
Author(s):
García, A., Gómez, M., Ramos, R., Borjabad, E.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
This study analyses the influence of technology on particulate emissions generated during biomass combustion in domestic heating systems with nominal output of up to 40 kW. A representative sample of appliances and biomass types commonly used in Mediterranean countries was selected, covering a range from traditional technologies to modern systems. Experimental tests were conducted under three operating conditions (full load, partial load, and real demand), quantifying both filterable and condensable particles and classifying them by size (PM2.5, PM10, and PM>10). The results show significant variations in emissions depending on the type of technology and operating conditions, highlighting that more modern appliances tend to emit lower levels of particles, especially PM2.5. These findings underscore the key role of technological advancement in improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of domestic biomass heating.
Keywords:
boiler, particle emissions, solid biofuel, stove, technology, small scale applications
Topic:
Sustainability, Impacts, Policies and Systems Analysis
Subtopic:
Environmental impacts
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
2AV.3.8
Pages:
305 - 312
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-2AV.3.8
Price:
FREE
