Preheating In Pellet Stoves: Efecct in Energy Balance and Emissions

Authors

  • J.C. Moran Author
  • E. Granada Author
  • J. Porteiro Author
  • J.L. Míguez Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj01.444

Keywords:

Biomass, pellets, combustion, fixed bed, stoves, statistical analysis

Abstract

In this research paper a study of the effectiveness of preheating in small pellet fixed bed stoves is presented. Two different set of experiences, with and without preheated air, were carried out and compared in a pilot 24 kWt pellet plant at the University of Vigo. The influence of preheating specially considering efficiency and emissions has been investigated through the application of statistical analysis on the results. Results show that preheating enhances the operation of the pellet stove specially form the energetic point of view

Author Biographies

  • J.C. Moran

    Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Máquinas y Motores Térmicos y Fluidos ETSII, Universidad de Vigo

  • E. Granada

    Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Máquinas y Motores Térmicos y Fluidos ETSII, Universidad de Vigo

  • J. Porteiro

    Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Máquinas y Motores Térmicos y Fluidos ETSII, Universidad de Vigo

  • J.L. Míguez

    Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica, Máquinas y Motores Térmicos y Fluidos ETSII, Universidad de Vigo

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Published

2023-12-28

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003)

Section

Articles