The main technical advantages of chip and pellet heat generators are as follows:
- The cylindrical vertical design of the equipment allows a smaller footprint as well as an efficient use of the combustion chamber volume.
- The unit is equipped with a special fuel control system.
- A uniform distribution of air over the combustion chamber’s internal circuit is achieved by spiralling the combustion gases and volatile particles.
- Diverting the gases through a battery cyclone reduces the amount of ash in the air stream.
- The solid-state heat generator can also be supplied with additional equipment for cleaning the pyro-air mixture of fly ash.
The table below summarises the main features of the influence of fuel moisture on the heat generator consumption:
Relative humidity
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30%
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40%
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50%
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55%
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60%
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Fuel consumption per 1 MW, kg
|
340
|
420
|
535
|
590
|
640
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The rated heat output is achieved with a 55% maximum fuel moisture content.
Main fuel requirements: max. 5% ash content, max. 60% relative humidity.