The use of open sorption technology for heat recovery in biomass combustion applications

E. Höftberger, R. Riepl, B. Hebenstreit, L. Golicza, K. Paar, M. Goritschnig, R. Zweiler, C. Hochenauer

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Abstract

Biomass, especially chipped wood, is commonly used as a fuel for district heating in Austria. Between 2005 and 2013 the energetic end use for district heating from solid biomass increased from 10 PJ to 34 PJ. Especially in winter times the water content of the biomass fuel in district heating plants often reaches 50% or even more. Thus, the recovery of condensing heat from water vapour in the flue gases is necessary for reaching high energetic efficiencies. One possible technology is the open sorption process for the heat recovery from the flue gases. The construction of a test facility for an open sorption process and first experimental tests are discussed within this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)648-652
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings
Volume2017
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2017
Event25th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition: EUBCE 2017 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 12 Jun 201715 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • Absorption
  • Efficiency
  • Heat pump
  • Particle emission
  • Water condensation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Agronomy and Crop Science
  • Forestry
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Waste Management and Disposal

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