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Development of a high performance wood boiler

The project will seek to develop a residential and commercial logwood-fired boiler with the ability to modulate firing rates down to <10% of rated output while maintaining clean and efficient operation. The boiler will include high levels of insulation in both combustion chambers and preheating of combustion air to promote clean operation at low loads. Forced, multi-port injection and swirl mixing of secondary air similar to natural gas fired burners will be used. Certifications such as UL, CSA, and ASME will be sought.
Scope
Funded Performer
Hydronic Specialty Supply
Agreement Total
$0
Match Total
$0
Project Start Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Program Area
R&D - Buildings Research
Project Manager
Michael Genovese
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
HVAC
Sub-Technology Type
HVAC - Heating
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily,
Commercial
New or Existing
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
BA Climate Region
Cold/Very Cold
IECC Climate Region
Zone 5
City
Cassadaga
State
New York