Hargassner ECO-HK 60kW Boiler Install in Lisburn - Wood Chip Drying Facility

First in Ireland

A new Hargassner wood chip boiler installed to heat a farm house, outbuildings and wood chip drying facility in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. 

Installers Green Energy Technology were very impressed with the design and specifications of the ECO-HK. 

The boiler won the Austrian Energie Genie Innovation Award as a high quality product that is capable of providing cleaner, more efficient heat, than competitor boilers.

This is the first Hargassner ECO-HK in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

 The Hargassner ECO-HK is an extremely powerful, highly efficient boiler featuring a new energy saving eco-mode, a double rotary grate and the latest combustion technology, Eco-Control.

(ft.Above, The new Boiler fitted and working)

1. New grate system - Double rotary grate
2. Fire bed level monitoring
3. Heat exchanger cleaning (also in 1. draught)
4. Ash suction system for extended maintenance intervals, optionally
5. New innovative ignition system: Just 300 W, without fan
6. Integrated Touch control
7. Bicameral rotary valve in Z-design
8. EC-Exhaust fan with negative pressure monitoring
9. Recirculation for agricultural fuels, optionally
10. Integrated back end protection
11. ECO - Room agitator system with just 0.18 kW (0.25 kW) motor
12. Patented ash extraction system for fly- and grate ash
13. No thermal discharge system necessary
14. Emergency operation with wood logs possible
15. Combustion chamber fully integrated in water
16. Flame concentration jets for optimum post-combustion

Other Features

Energy-Saving: Speed controlled EC-exhaust fan with negative pressure monitoring a staple of the new ECO systems is that they force the entire system to consistently monitor what's going inside and outside of the boiler, to ensure that the perfect conditions are met, which means that they are highly efficient, indeed, coming with a significantly higher efficiency rate of up to 90%. Due to the systems programming it will always try and maintain this high standard and you can expect it to do so for as long as it is running.

Double Rotary Grate: The grate consists of two consecutive and stepped placed grates that are able to move independently depending on what exactly you'll be putting into the boiler to burn, be it wood pellets, wood chips or miscanthus. 

Lambda Sensor with Fuel Quality Detection: With this feature it doesn't matter what type of fuel is stored nor their state, for instance if you placed wood chips into the boiler that were damp and hard the lambda sensor will be able to detect that and regulate itself for maximum calorific value and the optimum fuel-air mixture. This will be done automatically without any need for manual input. 

Combustion-Ergonomics: The design of the combustion chamber has been scientifically investigated through simulation (computational fluid dynamics) and as a result is perfectly adapted.

Firebed Monitoring: Through the exact and contactless firebed-height monitoring system with sensors, the most effective combustion condition will be adjusted depending on what fuel quality is being detected, this means that the system will automatically ensure that it is working with the correct amount of heat output for optimum combustion values.

Options:

Integrated Back End Protection: Fast and easy assembly that is both compact and inexpensive to ensure that if anything does ever go wrong, you're protected and it will also limit the damage. 

Recirculation for Agricultural Fuels: In order to remove the clinker creation within the system, that might adversely affect your auger and delivery system, Hargassner offers this accessory. Due to the cooling of the firebed during combustion, the relatively low melting ash melting point of miscanthus can be undercut. The ash can easily be removed into the ash extraction auger.

The Smart Way

Lean back and enjoy!:

Hargassner’s Lambda Touch Tronic is characterized through a self-explanatory display and ultimate ease of operation.The whole heating system, starting with the combustion to the accumulator tanks, heating circuits and hot water tanks, is controlled. The system operates based on outside weather conditions and is therefore able to perform in the optimum heating output range. This saves energy and heating fuel!

(ft. Above, the new on screen eco-control smart technology)

99kW Hargassner ECO-PK

Introducing the new 99kW Hargassner ECO-PK

New to the UK and Ireland in November 2014

Designed with efficiency and ease of use in mind, the 99kW Hargassner ECO-PK includes the latest biomass boiler technology available - the Hargassner ECO range of boilers won the 'Energy Genius' award from the Austrian Ministry of the Environment. 

If you are installing a 99kW in Northern Ireland, to avail of the government Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), make sure you install a system that will last. The 20 year RHI is linked to the boiler itself - protect your payments and install a Hargassner.

Available across Ireland from Green Energy Technology Ltd. this cutting edge wood pellet boiler (and its wood chip version ECO-HK) has a substantial amount of unique, patented features. We estimate that these features, over the lifetime of the Renewable Heat Incentive, could save the owner over £4,000 in electrical running costs alone - compared to Hargassner competitors.

Double Rotary Grate (1)

The 'stage crusher grate' is the best method for cleaning the burning grate without disruption to combustion. During the combustion the grates are moved accurately, to ensure a homogeneous fire-bed. This double rotary grate is unique to Hargassner.

Firebed height monitoring system with sensors    (2)

Combined with a lambda sensor for fuel quality detection, resulting in the lowest carbon monoxide values, and lowest dust emissions. Hargassner boilers are UK Clean Air Act Exempt. Only Hargassner offer firebed level monitoring as standard.

Heat exchanger cleaning in the first pass   (3)

The Hargassner cleaning system cleans all areas where soot and fly ash can built up - even in the first pass (unlike the majority of competitor boilers). This mechanism creates a more efficient heat exchanger as the boiler is cleaner, and the gas flow is slower.

External soot collection   (4)

Option to add a large soot collector and increase emptying intervals

The silent energy saving ignition (5) only requires 300W, unlike other boiler ignitions which require over 1.3kW. 

Integrated touch controller    (6)

The 5.7” screen with touch controller allows the user to easily see the boiler status, and change settings. 

The EC exhaust gas fan (7) has up to 90% efficiency and is only available from Hargassner. Read more about the EC fan here: EC Exhaust Gas Fan

Flue gas re-circulation as standard    (8)

This helps control combustion temperatures and reduce NOx formation. It reduces the temperature of the grate to help prevent the formation of slag, and give a more even distribution of the fires heat. A cleaner and more complete combustion.

Integrated back-end protection   (9)

The pump, mixing valve and actuator needed to protect the boiler now comes integrated. This compact solution reduces the space required and speeds up installation time.

Patented ash and fly ash removal system   (10)

The ash extracting auger transports the fly ash and also the grate ash into the ash box. On the way to the ash box all the ash is compacted to a quarter of its volume - thereby saving space and lengthening emptying intervals.

No thermal safety valve required  (11) 

Speeding up installation time and cost

Combustion chamber surrounded by water  (12)

Maximum heat transfer and boiler control

Flame concentration jets out of high-end steel cast section   (13)

Double rotary valve dispenser (18) with cyclone suction system (14)

The unique double rotary valve allows continuous combustion even during pellet suction. The double valve provides a complete air lock between the combustion chamber and pellet hopper. The sound proofed suction system (15) with pellet level indicator (16) allows the end-user to place their wood pellet store up to 20 metres away. The suction system is closed and maintenance free (no filters).

Stainless steel stoker auger   (17)

One motor for everything

Boiler cleaning, fly ash transport, grate ash removal and ash transport to ash box is all handled by one drive motor. This is a single maintenance-free gear motor. This not only reduces the number of electrical components and increases operating reliability; it also saves on electrical consumption.

Hargassner App

Hargassner is the only manufacturer in this boiler class to have a dedicated and fully functioning iPhone and Android app to allow remote access. Other manufacturers produce apps that simply direct the user to a website. 

·         Switch circuits on/off and reduce temperature

·         Change heating times

·         Activate holiday mode

·         Status updates via notifications or email

·         Unlimited users

·         Worldwide access to heating system

·         Easy and intuitive

Fully refractory-lined combustion chamber

Hargassner boilers are fully refractory lined with high density bricks. Refractory has proven itself as the best material available in terms of heat storage, function and durability. The result is, even at partial loads, optimal combustion and fewer ignitions.

Negative pressure sensor to monitor under/over pressure events

Boilers without negative pressure monitoring cannot detect blockages in the heat exchanger. In addition, exhaust gas and combustion air fans do not speed up nor slow down in relation to the pressure inside the boiler - making other boilers less efficient. 

Standard warranty of 5 years, option to extend up to 10 years

Hargassner Video: http://youtu.be/0BELFxbP308

For futher information contact : Green Energy Technology Ltd

www.get-renewables.com

Footprints Women's Centre - Energy Efficiency Upgrade

Green Energy Technology Ltd completed a full energy efficiency upgrade of a community centre in Belfast.

The project was funded by The Big Lottery Energy Efficient Buildings Fund.

Green Energy Technology Ltd installed:

10kw of solar photovoltaic (solar electricity) panels.

A Kingspan Thermomax Solar Hot Water system

Solar compatible twin coil hot water cylinder. Bespoke made with high insulation.

Motion sensors to all lights in communal areas

Blown bead insulation to cavity walls

New double glazed entrance panels and doors

GET Heat Module - Renewable Heat Incentive

GET Heat Module

Craigavon firm Green Energy Technology has developed a unique range of mobile boiler rooms, specifically designed to run on wood pellets and wood chip

All equipment inside their GET Heat Module is accredited by the government Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme, and Green Energy Technology are accredited installers.

The RHI scheme provides financial support to businesses switching from heating oil or gas. The scheme provides support for 20 years. Each wood pellet or wood chip boiler will have a heat meter fitted, and the business owner will be paid based on the heat output and size of boiler.

John Martin, Damien Phillips and Patrick Flynn

16 tonne wood pellet store with auger

At the moment, these quarterly government payments represent a guaranteed 12-14% return on investment.

Damien Phillips, Commercial Manager at Green Energy Technology, commented;

“A combination of huge rises in fossil fuel prices, the security of wood pellet supply, and the Renewable Heat Incentive, has meant we have never been busier. Renewable heating systems now represent a very attractive option for businesses and community groups. Paybacks on these systems can be as low as 5 years. The GET heat module allows a business to switch to renewable heating with the minimum of fuss”

The latest GET Heat Module built by Green Energy Technology houses a 200kW wood pellet boiler, 16 tonne wood pellet store, 3000 litre hot water storage tank, alongside all the controls and pumps needed to run the boiler. This module will be heating a large office complex and call centre. The business installing the module will be able to cancel their fossil fuel bill, switch to cheaper wood pellets, and benefit from quarterly RHI payments.

200kW Hargassner Wood Pellet Boiler

The GET Heat Modules are entirely built at the Green Energy Technology complex outside Craigavon. This has allowed the company to employ local labour, and use local suppliers. Off site construction is quicker and minimises disruption to businesses, schools, care homes and community buildings. Once constructed and transported, the module simply needs to be plumbed in and wired up. Renewable heat is available within one day, instead of the weeks it can take to put an equivalent system together on-site.

The modules can house boilers from 15 to 200kW, and multiple modules can be fitted together for larger requirements. The smallest module takes up no more than a single car parking space.

Green Energy Technology Limited are based in Waringstown, Craigavon where they have a complex with showroom, conference suite, offices and working models of renewable technology. Company Directors, Patrick Flynn and John Martin, have been involved in renewable energy from 2002. The company installs;

-          Biomass heating systems

-          Wind turbines

-          Solar hot water systems

-          Solar electricity panels

-          Air source heat pumps

Wood Pellet Heating & Solar Photovoltaic - County Down

Pictures of a recent installation outside Banbridge 

Galvanised steel 3.5 tonne wood pellet storage bin

Grant 'Black Flue' system - for condensing wood pellet boiler

4kWp SHARP Solar Photovoltaic / Solar Electric system

Integrated 110kg hopper connected to 3.5 tonne bin - fully automatic feed

Automatic de-ashing

Self washing

Grant Spira 9 - 36kW condensing wood pellet boiler - up to 95% efficient

Green Energy Technology are accredited G-One Grant Spira installers

Renewable Energy Seminar

Green Energy Technology present their Autumn 2011 Seminar in association with Mitsubishi Electric Europe

Register here: http://www.get-renewables.com/#/register-seminar-series/4555420125

Seminar Topics

Air Source Heat Pumps  - 'A greener future for heating' - Mitsubishi Electric Ireland - Ecodan

Changes to Building regulations (Only 16 months to go) - 'Heat loss and heat requirements' – Energy Control Ireland

Renewable Heat Incentive - 'Generate income through renewable heat' - Green Energy Technology

Willow View conference suite, Green Energy Technology

Thurs 29th September

Seminar 1: 4pm to 5.30pm    or    Seminar 2: 6pm to 7.30pm

Free to industry professionals

CPD records available to attendees upon request
Refreshments provided

Register here: http://www.get-renewables.com/#/register-seminar-series/4555420125 

Video of our Castlewellan Castle 200kW Hargassner Boiler

Adding value to homes, the eco-friendly way

County Armagh firm, Green Energy Technology Ltd., use their experience and expertise to apply renewable energy solutions to homes all over the UK and Ireland. From their state of the art showroom and conference suite in Waringstown, the company creates bespoke solutions to suit a variety of homes. They cover a wide range of technologies, including wood pellet systems, solar electricity and solar hot water. They also provide a full end-to-end service, from consultation to installation, for added peace of mind.

An investment in renewable technology now, can add value to your home in the long run, create ongoing savings, AND provide yearly cash payments. These benefits, coupled with the availability of up to £10,000 in grants and up to 5 years 100% council rate relief, mean that renewable technology makes more financial sense than ever – this is before we take into account the positive environmental and carbon reducing factors.

John Martin, Director of Green Energy Technology, commented;

‘Not a lot of people know that the first occupier of a zero carbon home will benefit from five years without having to pay council rates. For some people in Northern Ireland, this can represent a huge saving. On top of this there is the availability of grants for solar electricity – a customer spending £10,000 now on solar panels, may never have to pay an electricity bill again, and can expect to receive a clean energy cashback payment of around £600 per year.’

Low carbon homes can receive two years rate relief, and zero carbon homes – five years, under the Low Carbon Homes Scheme from Land and Property Services.

John continued;

‘Money spent of solar electric panels can be realised in the value of the property as panels can last over 25 years. New buyers and new builders are more energy efficient, and renewable energy aware than ever before’.

Homes that have met the low or zero carbon standards through Green Energy Technology Ltd. typically have installed either a wood pellet boiler or stove, solar hot water, and/or solar electric panels. Working models of all these technologies can be viewed at the Green Energy Technology showrooms.

Co. Armagh home, with Green Energy Technology biomass heating system, wins BBC 'House of the Year'

Congratulations to Nicola & Angus Waddington from County Armagh, winners of this years N I House Of The Year! Check it out on www.bbc.co.uk/houseoftheyear and see their home on www.waddington-mcclure.co.uk.

Nicola & Angus installed a wood pellet heating system from Green Energy Waringstown to complement the energy saving technolgies in their beautiful home