Cold Climate Housing Research Center. Biomass Energy R&D at CCHRC. David Misiuk, P.E.

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1 Cold Climate Housing Research Center Biomass Energy R&D at CCHRC David Misiuk, P.E. Conference Fairbanks, Alaska November 15,

2 Our Mission: Promoting and advancing the development of healthy, durable, and sustainable SHELTER for Alaskans and other circumpolar people through applied research. 2

3 Our History: Formed by members of the Alaska State Home Building Association in Incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3). Core funding from the Alaska Housing and Finance Corporation. Located in the CCHRC-owned Research and Testing Facility (RTF) on campus land leased from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. 3

4 Our Goals: Identify issues critical to creating adequate shelter and related infrastructure for Circumpolar people. Develop research projects to address these issues and initiate solutions. Establish a product testing and certification program. Assure long term viability of the organization through a diversified funding base and expand local business enterprises. Expand partnerships within the circumpolar north to include diverse elements of building community. 4

5 The Research and Testing Facility Completed September

6 The Research and Testing Facility 6

7 The Research and Testing Facility 7

8 The Research and Testing Facility It s Role in Achieving our Goals: The facility is an experiment in progress. It gives CCHRC and other organizations space to conduct research on cold climate building, infrastructure, and testing. The facility provides a place to establish a product certification program. It helps to create a forum for expanding partnerships within the circumpolar region. 8

9 Critical Research Issues: Cost-effective, energy efficient, attractive envelope designs. Cost-effective, energy efficient, healthy ventilation solutions. Renewable Energy Systems for houses, buildings, and villages. Resource and energy efficient lighting and water systems. Expanding local manufacture of building systems. 9

10 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Hybrid Micro-Energy Project (HMEP): Currently being installed at CCHRC s facility and consists of: Sun-tracking photo-voltaic arrays Solar thermal Masonry Heater Pellet Boiler Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system 10

11 Masonry Heater: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS 11

12 Masonry Heater: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS High-Mass Thermal Storage Appliance constructed primarily of masonry materials. Quickly burns large load of cordwood in batch mode. (Up to 100 lbs.) Stores heat in thermal mass (12,000 lb) Releases radiant heat over 12 or 24 hours depending on firing schedule. Has combustion efficiency up to 98%. Has overall efficiency up to 82%. Very low emissions. 12

13 Masonry Heater: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS 13

14 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Masonry Heater Efficiency Study: Infrared (IR) sensors are installed to monitor surface temperatures on all four sides. IR data is collected continuously. The heat output of the heater can be calculated from collected IR data. 14

15 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Masonry Heater Efficiency Study: Water heating loop is installed between the core and outside rock facing of the heater on the back side. Hot water supplied by heater loop can be tied to the building s heating system to displace oil usage. Amount of wood burned is logged daily and the amount of fuel oil used by boilers is recorded. The amount of oil displaced by burning wood in the heater can be directly calculated. 15

16 Wood Pellet Boiler: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS RIKA model Evo Aqua Currently approved for use in Europe only. Weight: 221 kg (486 lb) Hopper capacity: 38 kg (84 lb) Heat output: 2 to 12 kw (6,825 to 41,000 Btu/hr) Efficiency: up to 94% Low emissions level 16

17 Wood Pellet Boiler: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Pellet consumption: 0.8 to 2.7 kg/hr (1.6 to 5.9 lb/hr) Refueling interval: 47.5 hours at min. output/14 hrs at max. output Optional vacuum pellet feed for high-capacity remote pellet storage. 15% direct radiant heat supplied to room 85% heat supplied through water boiler 17

18 Wood Pellet Boiler: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS 18

19 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Biomass CHP Energy System: Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on August 31, 2007 System specifications included: Use woody biomass fuel Generate kwe Minimum output of 40 kwt Potential to utilize portions of municipal waste stream Ability to be installed and operated, cost-effectively, in remote communities throughout rural Alaska 19

20 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Biomass CHP Energy System: Proposals were due on October 31, 2007 Over 100 RFPs were sent to manufacturers and suppliers in 18 different countries. Many responses indicated that their systems were much larger than our desired system capacity so they would not submit proposals. Seven proposals were received for systems of the desired size and capabilities. 20

21 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Biomass CHP Energy System: Anticipated Installation schedule: Submittals reviewed and Notice to Proceed by January 1, 2008 System Design- March 2008 System Manufacturing- June 2008 System Installation- August 2008 System Commissioning- October

22 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Biomass CHP Energy System: 22

23 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS Biomass CHP Energy System: 23

24 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: New EPA PM2.5 emissions regulations FNSB Non-attainment area Test variety of wood burning appliances the way they are normally used in the FNSB (with extremely dry cordwood, operator influence, etc.) to better determine actual impacts of wood-burning on Fairbank s airshed. Help make recommendations for FNSB and State Implementation Plan (SIP) regarding wood-burning regulations. Develop Alaska s potential to be a leader to set PM2.5 regulation as a model for other states and avoid promulgating legislation that typically bans some of the best wood-burning technologies. 24

25 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 25

26 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 26

27 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 27

28 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 28

29 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 29

30 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 30

31 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 31

32 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 32

33 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 33

34 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 34

35 PRODUCT TESTING AND CERTIFICATION Wood Burning Appliance Emissions Testing: 35

36 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Wood Burning/Biomass Technology: Feedstock storage, conveying and feed system for Biomass CHP that works in Alaska s climates. Design contest for an affordable Masonry Heater for Alaska, in collaboration with the Masonry Heater Association of North America. Residential scale Micro-CHP: pellets, chips with Stirling engine or other generation source. Add YOUR ideas here 36

37 Our Future Goals: Continue to identify issues critical to creating adequate shelter, related infrastructure and renewable energy for all Alaskans and circumpolar people. Develop research projects to address these issues and initiate solutions. Diversify our funding base to assure long term economic viability of the organization. Expand partnerships within the state and elsewhere include diverse elements of building community. 37

38 An Invitation to Share Our Vision Become involved with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center and our Research and Testing Facility! PO Box Fairbanks Street Fairbanks, Alaska (907) (907) fax Membership levels: individual, corporate, etc. Research participation In-kind product or service contribution to the Test Facility Center Financial support Public policy support Communication support 38