Guidelines for the Conversion of Solid Fuel Boilers from Coal to Wood Pellet Firing

This Technical Guide provides guidance on the conversion of existing coal fired boilers to wood pellet operation. There are a number of obvious advantages to using wood pellets: they are 100% renewable and relatively clean burning. Of paramount importance in a conversion is the need both to maintain the safety and integrity of the boiler and control systems, and also to improve safety to the level of best practice. Retaining (or improving) the boiler's combustion efficiency, is also covered.

This Guide draws on the collective technical experience of several industry experts: Solid Energy, Taymac Engineering, Mechserve Heating and Ventilating, Powell Fenwick Consultants, Opus International and Scion.