High-Efficiency, Low-Emissions Biomass and Hydronics Training
Design Assistance Manual
This manual presents design assistance information for a range of hydronic heating systems using cordwood gasification boilers and wood pellet-fired boilers. The information presented includes lessons learned and best practices based on NYSERDA-sponsored research projects and biomass boiler systems.
Design Assistance manual for High-Efficiency, Low-Emissions Biomass Boiler Systems [PDF]
Hydronics for High Efficiency Biomass Boilers Training
This training examines best practices for combining modern, high-efficiency wood-fired boilers with hydronic distribution systems. It covers the operating characteristics of wood-gasification boilers, pellet-fired boilers, wood-chip boilers and the latest hydronic heating technology that can complement these high-efficiency heat sources. The hydronic topics covered include low temperature heat emitters, high-efficiency circulators, modern control techniques, and options for water-based thermal storage. Developed for NY contractors in partnership with John Siegenthaler and Appropriate Designs.
Hydronics for High Efficiency Biomass Boilers Training Slides [PDF]
Past Webinar Trainings
November 19, 2021: Case study: Designing from scratch: What's possible when a pellet boiler is planned into new building construction. Presentation Slides [PDF]
October 14, 2021: Adapting a pellet boiler to a forced air heating system. Presentation Slides [PDF]
September 9, 2021: Multiple pellet boiler systems. Presentation Slides [PDF]
July 1, 2021: Case study: A pellet boiler system for a highway garage. Presentation Slides [PDF]
June 17, 2021: Piping options for multiple thermal storage tanks. Presentation Slides [PDF]
April 22, 2021: Creating a summer / winter pellet boiler system. Presentation Slides [PDF]
March 18, 2021: Using external heat exchangers in biomass boiler systems with non-pressurized thermal storage. Presentation Slides [PDF]
February 18, 2021: Proper installation of temperature sensors in biomass boiler systems. Presentation Slides [PDF]
January 28, 2021: Why low temperature distribution systems improve biomass boiler performance. Presentation Slides [PDF]
November 12, 2020: Case study - Pellet boiler system for NYSDEC maintenance facility at Lake George. Presentation Slides [PDF]
October 29, 2020: Control concepts for hydronic systems using renewable energy heat sources (part 2). Presentation Slides [PDF]
September 17, 2020: Control concepts for hydronic systems using renewable energy heat sources (part 1). Presentation Slides [PDF]
August 20, 2020: Options for domestic water heating in biomass boiler systems. Presentation Slides [PDF]
April 16, 2020: Reducing Hydronic System Temperature for Improved Biomass Boiler Performance. Presentation Slides [PDF]
October 22, 2019: Introduction to the Fundamentals fo the Proper Commissioning Process. Presentation Slides [PDF]
May 14, 2019: Simplified Method for Controlling Heat Delivery From Biomass Boilers and Auxiliary Boilers. Presentation Slides [PDF]
March 7, 2019: Update on the Renewable Heat NY Program. Presentation Slides [PDF]
September 20, 2018: Situations to Avoid with Biomass Boilers. Presentation Slides [PDF]
May 10, 2018: Critical Measurements to Verify Operation of Biomass Boiler Systems. Presentation Slides [PDF]
November 16, 2017: Best practices for venting and chimneys on cordwood gasification and pellet boilers. Presentation Slides [PDF]
September 12, 2017: Integrating Thermal Storage with Biomass Boilers. Presentation Slides [PDF]
May 11, 2017: Replacing an outdoor wood furnace with a cordwood gasification boiler – design and installation considerations. Presentation Slides [PDF]