Bio Mass generator

Bio Mass generator – Better burner

Bio mass fuelled equipment manufacturer Talbotts has launched what it claims is one of the most efficient wood – fuelled bio mass generators on the market. The BG25 CHP unit believed by TALBOTTS TO BE A WORLD FIRST BECAUSE OF AN INNOVATIONS THAT INCORPORATES AUTOMOTIVE technology to ensure continuous operation on a self-sustaining generating cycle.

The system works by burning waste wood in the form of pellets in a combustor waste that generates hot air through a mile and half of piping – packed into a compact heat exchanger. The hot air powers a turbo charger more usually found in Scania trucks. While much of it this heat energy is cycled back through the compressor to charge fresh incoming air and continues to drive the turbocharger, excess energy is captured by a substantial alternator via a specially designed gearbox. The self- contained system generators 25kw of power, and recycles excess energy within it, achieving what Talbotts said, are “unprecedented levels of overall efficiency”.

The technology could achieve co2 saving of 212 tonnes a year according to the company. By using rugged automotive components, the unit is durable. Runs for long periods without significant servicing, and can be repaired simply and easily, with parts readily available. In addition to electricity generation, the BG25 provides a source of local heating.

Talbotts’ managing director, Paul Firth, said : “Our new turbocharged BG25 CHP generator uses readily available waste biomass to generate consistent level of power, making it ideal for organizations in the woodworking industry. “The size of the CHP installation can power a hotel, large house, farm or modest industrial complex, but we are aiming to build units with significantly greater output, based on this technology. Nevertheless, we anticipate the market interest at this level will keep us pretty busy for the time being.”