Title:
Characterization of Condensable Organic Emissions in Gaseous and Particulate Phases from Residential Wood Combustion
Author(s):
Akl, C., Schobing, J., Schönnenbeck, C., Trouvé, G.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
This study investigates the particulate and condensable organic emissions from a modern residential wood-burning insert under both nominal and degraded combustion conditions. Following NF EN 16510-1 standards 2018 and 2022, Total Suspended Particles (TSP) emissions were quantified using gravimetric methods with heated filters at 110 °C and 180 °C respectively, while condensable compounds were captured through a series of impingers and characterized by Gas Chromatography coupled with Mass Spectrometry (GCMS). The experimental results indicate that higher filter temperatures (180.°C) significantly reduce the mass of collected TSP by inhibiting the condensation of volatile species. Furthermore, analysis revealed a complex mixture of organic compounds, including heavy alkanes, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), oxygenated PAHs, and phenolic markers associated with lignin degradation. Notably, the GCMS results showed that more organics are captured in the condensed water than in the isopropanol (IPA). The study highlights that both temperature conditions and different phases of combustion profoundly influence the partitioning of organic molecules between gas and particle states. These insights are critical for refining emission testing protocols and improving our understanding of the environmental and health impacts of residential wood combustion, ultimately supporting the development of appliances with enhanced environmental performance and compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
Keywords:
residential biomass combustion, condensable organic compounds, TSP, GCMS analysis
Topic:
Biomass Conversion for Bioenergy
Subtopic:
Advanced biomass combustion
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
4AO.2.2
Pages:
627 - 632
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-4AO.2.2
Price:
FREE
