Biomass Heating Project Analysis
In biomass heating project analysis course, you'll learn...
- Basic theory and biomass heating technology background
- Description of biomass heating systems
- Biomass heating application markets
- Biomass heating modelling
- How to determine delivered energy and fuel consumption
- How to determine annual fuel requirements
- How to set up district heating network design
- Commercial software modelling techniques, simulation performance and interpretation of the results
Overview
Biomass heating systems burn plants or other organic matter to generate heat. This heat can be transported and used wherever it is needed—for the ventilation and space heating requirements of buildings or whole communities, or for industrial processes. Biomass heating systems differ from conventional wood-burning stoves and fireplaces in that they typically control the mix of air and fuel in order to maximize efficiency and minimize emissions, and they include a heat distribution system to transport heat from the site of combustion to the heat load.
In this course, calculation methods for the biomass heating project have been shown in detail. Presented modelling uses a combination of algorithms to predict the energy delivered, on a yearly basis, by a biomass heating system. The load and demand duration curves are derived from monthly degree-days data specified by the user; and domestic hot water is included in the load by defining equivalent degree-days for hot water heating. Also, different algorithm used to provide a preliminary sizing of the distribution network is presented.
This course is suitable for engineers with a desire to understand the fundamentals of setting solar air heating project. Presented details cover issues related to technical and financial implementation and exploitation of solar air heating systems. Upon successful completion engineers will be able to address solar air heating terms, methods of operation and how to set up detailed technical and financial feasibility model.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Basic theory and biomass heating technology background
- Description of biomass heating systems
- Biomass heating application markets
- Biomass heating modelling
- How to determine delivered energy and fuel consumption
- How to determine annual fuel requirements
- How to set up district heating network design
To receive PDH credit for this course, the student must pass a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 15 questions.
