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

Hargassner Boiler Technology

Latest Combustion Technology – ECO Control

Lambda sensor with fuel quality detection

It doesn't matter which fuel type is stored – soft, dry or damp woodchips – the control unit uses the lambda sensor to detect the relevant calorific value and regulates the optimum fuelair mixture. This is how convenient controls work today – constant manual adjustment of the system to the fuel is a thing of the past.

As well as being environmentally friendly with ultra low energy consumption, the all new ECO HK has the ability to occasionally burn logs making it the most versatile boiler available today.

Combustion Ergonomics

The design of the combustion chamber has been scientifically investigated through CFD  - Simulation (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and as a result is perfectly adapted.

Firebed Monitoring

Through the exact and contact free firebed-height monitoring system with sensors, the most effective combustion condition dependant on fuel quality is detected. Your heating system is always working with the required heat output at optimum combustion values.

Fully refractory-lined high performance combustion chamber with flame concentration jets for optimum post-combustion

The refractory combustion chamber guarantees high combustion temperatures through optimum heat storage (also at part-load), which minimizes the ignition procedure and reduces emissions.

Accessories:

Integrated Back End Protection

An integrated back end protection with energy-efficient pump and motor mixer is available.

-          -Quick and easy assembly

-          -Compact and inexpensive

Recirculation for Agricultural Fuels

To reduce clinker creation in the ash, Hargassner offers a flue gas recirculation, especially for agricultural fuels. Due to the cooling of the firebed during combustion, the relatively low ash melting point of miscanthus or corn cobs can be undercut. The ash can easily be removed into the ash extraction auger.

Latest Touch-Control

(Integrated, Plug & Play)

The all new Lambda-Touch-Tronic leaves nothing to be desired. The control system is characterised through its exceptional design and simple handling. Navigation is very sophisticated. You visually recognise immediately the current status of the boiler, the accumulator and the HWS as well as all heating circuits. New optimized accumulator control with 3 sensors. New remote controls with LCD or Touch Displays make it even easier to use.

Perfect Cleaning – Increased Efficiency

The newly designed cleaning approach cleans ALL heat exchanger tubes at regular intervals – NEW – also the 1. Down-Drought is cleaned (Stainless Steel Turbulators) the turbulators remove the fly ash from the pipes, which directly falls down into the ash extraction auger. The result is easier cleaning and increased overall efficiency.

Fully Automatic Ash Extraction

Hargassner heating technology now brings you even more convenience: The latest de-ash system cleans the boiler at regular intervals. The ash extraction auger transports the fly ash, as well as the grate ash, into the completely integrated ash box. During the transport the ash is crushed and compressed in the ash box.

The all new ash suction system results in annual maintenance intervals

Optionally a 300 Litre Bin is available.

The suction system transports the ash through a steel pipe system from the boiler room into the ash bin, which is located at a roofed outdoor area. With a tractor or a front loader, the ash bin may be emptied once a year. Hargassner provides best ease of use – with superior and smart cleaning technology.

TYPE	Fuel-Dependant heat output in kW
Eco 20	6-20
Eco 30	9-30
Eco 35	10-35
Eco 40	12-40
Eco 49	15-49
Eco 60	18-60
Weight	490kg (630kg)
Voltage	400VAC, 50Hz, 13A
Dimensions HxWxD[mm]	1428x660x1271 (1428x745x1356)

Numbers in () are for 40-60Kw Boilers

Nursing home group goes Green

Spa Nursing Homes Limited converting four care homes to wood pellet fuel in 2014

Spa Nursing Homes selected Green Energy Technology Ltd., (GET) to convert their care homes from heating oil to wood pellet fuel. The first home has been completed, with GET installing an award winning Hargassner wood pellet boiler in a turn-key plant room at The Spa Nursing Home in county Down.

This 'GET Heat Module' is constructed off site, to minimise disruption at the nursing home. Once it is delivered to site, it can be connected to the building and provide heat within 2 days. During this time there is no interruption to the existing heating performance.

In addition to the nursing home in The Spa, GET will be converting homes in Crumlin, Carryduff and Ballynahinch from heating oil to wood pellets.

Externally the GET Heat Module is finished to a high standard, and is linked to a wood pellet silo. Any external pipework is insulated and protected.

The main driver for the installation of these systems at Spa Nursing Homes Limited is the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). The RHI pays the owners of wood pellet boilers for every unit of heat the boiler generates, this is an incentive for switching from fossil fuels. Although there are no grants to assist with the capital costs, the quarterly incentive payments mean that these projects have a payback of 4 years or less.

Damien Phillips, Project Manager at GET, stated: 'The four nursing home conversions represent a large investment by the group, however, there is a relatively short payback due to the RHI. Looking at the longer term, using Hargassner boilers means we have a high-tech solution requiring minimal involvement by nursing home staff, and GET has the ability to monitor each boiler remotely.'

The Hargassner wood pellet boiler is integrated with a complete plant room package.

The RHI scheme lasts for 20 years, and payments are index linked. In addition to the financial benefits of switching to wood pellets, it also means the nursing homes will reduce their environmental impact and help support local jobs. All pellets will be sourced from the island of Ireland.

Chris Arnold, from Spa Nursing Homes Ltd., commented; 'Overall the experience of moving away from heating oil has been relatively straightforward. Once we examined the financials and the overall benefits, it was an easy decision to make. We wanted a quality installation, Hargassner and GET met our requirements. GET took care of everything, right through to claiming the RHI payments. We are looking forward to working with GET on the rest of our properties.'

Damien Phillips continued; 'With a twenty year government incentive it is important that a quality product is used. Hargassner boilers are design to last. They are tried and tested, and if properly maintained they will last well over 30 years'.

Green Energy Technology Ltd. are based in Waringstown, between Banbridge and Lurgan, and have a showroom open to the public with working models of all technologies. Their previous biomass heating projects include Castlewellan Castle, Moy Park Poultry farm, as well as factories, offices and accomodation.

For enquiries contact Damien on 02838881228 or damien(at)get-renewables.com

99kW Hargassner at Moy Park farm

Green Energy Technology installed a 99kW Hargassner wood pellet boiler at a new Moy Park poultry farm in Co. Down.

The high efficiency, best in class, wood pellet boiler compliments the modern poultry farm.

The farmer is able to benefit from drastically reduced fuels bills as the system qualifies for the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The 99kW Hargassner is a true heavy duty boiler designed to last well in excess of the 20 years RHI term.

For further information contact the Project Manager, Damien Phillips on 02838881228 or damien(at)get-renewables.com

Green Energy Technology Ltd

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

Green Heat Module from Wood Energy Ltd

 What is the Green Heat Module?

The Green Heat Module offers you the ultimate retro-fit solution to achieve low carbon heat with the minimum of fuss. Everything you need is included in the module so that we can arrive on site, hook up to your existing heating distribution system and fire you up!  Complete, turnkey, 'in the box' thinking from Green Energy Technology in partnership with industry leaders - Wood Energy Ltd - we have done the thinking so you don't have to!

The level of tariff is set from the date of registration but will be decreased as more organisations sign up, so to maximise the level of 20 year fixed tariff available to your project, you should act now.

If you've got a carbon-saving target or want to reduce your dependency on heating from fossil fuels - whether for cost or fuel security reasons, there's something new that you need to know.

Subject to the passage of appropriate legislation in autumn 2012, DETI will introduce the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive for the non-domestic sector. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is designed to accelerate the deployment of a number of technologies including biomass boilers. The RHI is a fixed, index-linked income paid to you for every unit of heat you generate from renewable sources over a 20 year period, protected and guaranteed by primary legislation.

Heat generated by the biomass boiler also means money off your existing heating bill.

The RHI scheme is aimed at all non-domestic applications and you will be paid quarterly by BACS for every kilowatt hour of heat produced by your new biomass boiler based on the meter readings you submit.

The Green Heat Module ranges from 15kW to 200kW with footprints ranging from the
equivalent of three to five parking spaces.

Pre-fabricated plant room includes:

• Biomass boiler
• Buffer tank
• Heating circuit to accumulator tank
• Hydraulic interface to clients heating main
• Frost protection heating
• Interior lighting
• Ventilation
• Flue
• RHI compliant heat meter

Pre-fabricated fuel store includes:

• Pellet extract auger
• Fill & vent pipes
• Earthing points for fuel tanker
• Level observation windows
• Explosion relief panels

Optional features:

• Concrete base (optional) or ability to locate on a tarmac surface such as a car park
• Civil works to connect into existing plant room including waterproofing

Get in touch with Green Energy Technology Ltd and see how our award winning range of Hargassner Boilers, and our Green Heat Module, can drastically reduce your fuel bills.

http://www.woodenergy.com/green-heat-module/what-is-the-green-heat-module.html

N.Ireland non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive

N.Ireland non-domestic 

Renewable Heat Incentive

 

Long term financial incentives for those wishing to install renewable energy technologies to heat their properties.

Green Energy Technology is announces the new Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme.

The RHI is a mechanism that will support the uptake of technologies such as biomass boilers, heat pumps and solar thermal panels by providing incentive payments over the lifetime of the technology. The RHI will provide businesses, community groups, schools, churches and other organisations with long term financial support when switching to renewable heating. All eligible installations commissioned since 1 September 2010 will be able to avail of the incentive payments.

Payments will be made on a quarterly basis by the scheme’s administrator, Ofgem.  Payments will be calculated by multiplying the actual metered heat output of the technology over that quarter with the designated tariff. All technologies installed under phase 1 of the NI RHI must have an appropriate heat meter installed.

Green Energy Technology have Ireland's largest range of wood pellet boilers - an ideal replacement for oil boilers.

GET in touch and we can discuss how you can maximse your savings. info@get-renewables.com

To find out more see:

http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/news-departments/news-deti/news-deti-190712-foster-announces-long.htm

We can help you apply these rates to your project.

Rates for biomass heating:

Less than 20kWth 6.2p per kWh

20 kWth and above up to but not including 100 kWth 5.9p per kWh

100 kWth and above up to but not including 1000 kWth 1.5p per kWh

Hargassner - High specification wood pellet boilers

Green Energy Technology has taken delivery of another high specification, Austrian, wood pellet boiler from Hargassner

These boilers qualify for a £2,500 grant under the Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme. 

Hargassner pellet boilers are an accredited product under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).  MCS gives a mark of quality and competence which demonstrates to consumers that Hargassner are able to consistently manufacture to the highest quality.

MCS is an internationally recognised quality assurance scheme which is focussed on ensuring the quality of renewable technology installations and products.  Product certification entails type testing of products and an assessment of the manufacturing processes, materials, procedures and staff training.  The scheme is supported by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Hargassner boilers have extremely high levels of efficiency independently tested at over 93%. They offer unparalleled levels of automation, and all boilers come complete with fully automatic ignition, automatic heat exchanger cleaning systems and ash extraction.