Facts and figures
Note: figures are approximate
| Heating system |
| Boiler manufacturer/model |
Fröling Turbomatic |
| Maximum boiler output |
220 kW |
| Fuel type |
Wood chips |
| Fuel specification |
- Moisture content: <40% (M40)
- Particle size: 80% of chips are <50 mm (P50)
|
| Delivery, storage and handling |
Blockwood fuel hopper with steel lid and hydraulic lift spring
out-feeder to boiler feed screw |
| Store capacity |
11 tonnes (44 m3) |
| Fuel consumption and savings |
| Weekly woodfuel use |
5 tonnes (21 m3) (estimated @ M25) |
| Annual woodfuel use |
87 tonnes (estimated @ M25) |
| Annual CO2 savings |
71 tonnes |
| Installation cost and funding |
| Boiler system |
£90,359 |
| Funding support |
£90,359 |
| Operation and maintenance costs |
| Annual allowance |
£1,750 |
Boiler maintenance schedule
| Interval |
Task |
Action |
| Daily |
Daily visual inspection and check of key parameters recommended
but not essential |
n/a |
| Weekly |
Check motors for oil leaks; empty ash boxes (3); check system
pressure |
No |
| Monthly |
Check and clean grate and combustion chamber with vacuum |
Yes |
| Quarterly |
Clean flue gas sensor and lambda probe |
n/a |
| 6-monthly |
Check ash and fuel feed drives, air flap servo motors and door
switch; check and clean heat exchanger |
n/a |
| Annual |
Annual inspection and service |
Yes |
| Allowance for call-out within fixed price |
Six times per annum |
Yes |