"The webinar was an interesting contact for our companies and also for Canadian organizations on an issue with great potential for development in both countries, such as biomass power generation, an important resource in both Canada and Spain", according to Javier Díaz, president of AVEBIOM.

Nadia Rego, commercial delegate of the Embassy of Canada in Spain, has ensured that the "b2b" meetings have concluded with "a good exchange of perspectives" between entities of Canada and Spain, which augurs an increase in collaboration in the sector of the bioenergy. The organization has facilitated more than 20 virtual meetings between companies and research centers of the two countries during the week of March 22-25.

Canada is a giant of forest production: it is the second country with the largest forest area in the world, with 347 million hectares, and the first in sustainable forest management, with about half of the area certified by independent organizations (166 million hectares). hectares). The country exports about 3 million tons of pellets to Europe and other parts of the world a year.

Canadian consultant Murray McLaughlin reviewed the biomass situation within the framework of the national strategy to boost the bioeconomy, noting that the government supports the development of the bioindustrial sector (biofuels, biorefineries, biomaterials, bioenergy and emerging technologies) and the implementation of clean technologies to achieve their climate commitments to reduce GHG in 2030 and 2050. Throughout the country, several clusters created with biomass as the central axis are increasing their activity, even seeking partners from other countries.

Pablo Rodero, head of international projects at AVEBIOM, explained the situation of bioenergy in Spain, highlighting the enormous potential in agrobiomass, whose energy recovery will be essential to achieve the objectives of reducing emissions (40%) and implementing renewable energies ( 32%) in 2030.

The workshop hosted a round table in which two Canadian and two Spanish companies participated, represented by Sonia Shoukry, CEO of Global Biocoal Energy; Forkus Martinez, PRODESA sales director in North America; Bernie Pahlke, President of BEP Engineering; and Elías Hernández, CTO of ENSO. The impact of digital transformation in the sector, the emphasis on modernization projects for biofuel production plants, and the opportunities derived from the application of innovative technologies to increase the efficiency and safety of processes were discussed.

Complete workshop on opportunities for bioenergy in Canada and Spain

The shape of this new home from the Italian firm is original and impressive. An architectural option in which the emotion of fire is reinforced by the three-dimensionality of the hearth, the envelope and the setting at the same time.

Thanks to the breadth of the glass and the clear color, the vision and the radiance of the flame enchant with unique suggestions, the splendor of the light meets the heat to make the fire show even more panoramic. Palazzetti demonstrates how to combine beauty and performance, design and efficiency, for the pleasure of innovative solutions that enhance comfort, simplify use and management and tend to cancel the environmental impact and with the new WT 60 3D home it is more and more "complicit ”From the heat inside the walls of the house.

Key points of the Monoblocco WT

Maximum combustion control with continuous regulation (1). The new Ecomonoblocco WT has an innovative combustion regulation system with continuous variation, which acts at the same time on the primary and secondary air flows. The result is immediate and obvious: the flame becomes more or less intense, as does the ambient temperature. The minimum position is "maintenance", which guarantees a long duration of combustion, since the flame is fed almost exclusively by the air for cleaning the glass. The maximum position is "boost", to obtain a live flame and speed up the ignition. Within these two limits, the user can regulate the flame at will, also from afar with remote control or via APP on his smartphone (for predisposed models).

Heat throughout the house (2). Authentic heating installation, Ecomonoblocco WT (in ventilated version) is predisposed with four hot air outlet nozzles to spread the heat between more rooms (ducting up to 30 meters equivalent with Ø 14 cm pipes). The new radial fan, located behind the Ecomonoblocco and accessible directly from inside the home, guarantees maximum efficiency and the absence of noise. The ventilation is controlled by means of a digital control unit with touch controls, or also from a distance with remote control or APP (for the predisposed models).

Respect for the environment and compliance with regulations (3). The O system2Ring, integrated in the predisposed WT models, allows to considerably reduce harmful emissions into the environment, so Ecomonoblocco WT is one of the most ecological firewood products on sale, which can also be used in areas where there are limitations established by anti-pollution measures.

Easytech4wood technology (4). Ecomonoblocco WT is also available with Easytech4wood Technology. A novel technology for firewood products that allows a complete set of household functions to be controlled fully automatically by means of a wall control panel, remote control and smartphone via APP. Controllable functions such as flame power, ventilation, Zero Speed ​​Fan function for maximum acoustic comfort, it is possible to completely exclude ventilation and opening and closing of the door.

Combustion air intake directly from the outside (5). The air used during the operation of the Ecomonoblocco WT is taken solely and completely from the outside through a circuit whose advantages are: no injection of cold air into the room, reduced consumption, more comfort, more safety and more efficiency.

New sliding door (6). The movement of the door takes advantage of a completely new mechanism, thanks to which a simple touch is enough to raise and lower the door. The door closes with a slight inward movement to ensure maximum tightness. The elegant longitudinal handle makes the climb even faster. In addition, in the predisposed models, it is possible to open / close the door by means of APP and remote control. When the door is raised, for ordinary loading operations, a special bypass valve opens automatically to facilitate the evacuation of smoke and avoid annoying exits into the environment.

Thermofix home (7). The high thickness Thermofix hearth (up to 8 cm) contributes to guaranteeing the high performance of the Ecomonoblocco WT. The large thicknesses with which the base is made also allow the complete combustion of the wood: what remains is only ash and never unburned embers, which can be easily collected through the grill in the practical removable ash drawer.

Palazzetti participates in EXPOBIOMASA

The Basque firm is specialized in the innovation of biomass condensing boilers for installations for the residential and industrial sectors, in public installations or for the services sector, such as the Hotel Amalurra, which obtains a saving of 40% compared to expenditure. previous for 4 years.

The BioCurve range of BCH condensing boilers, ranging from 25 to 200kw of power, represents the greatest technological advance in biomass to date, as witnessed by the numerous awards and acknowledgements obtained internationally. The biomass boilers of the firm based in Arrankundiaga obtain a performance that can exceed 105% and are optimal equipment characterized by being:

Powerful

Because they offer unique features, such as the pioneering double set point, the only rotary outcropping burner, automatic modulation, automatic exchanger and burner cleaning, standard ash compactor, an intuitive touch screen and the ability to control the boiler, through a phone, from anywhere, at any time. And because, really, it is the most powerful range of biomass condensing boilers in the world, without the need for expensive external heat recovery units, from 25 to 200 kW in a single unit, and more than 1 MW in cascade.

Efficient

Because, being condensing boilers, their performance is higher than classic boilers, achieving fuel savings and a quick return on investment. And because, indeed, prestigious independent laboratories have certified the only complete range with A ++ energy labeling from 25 to 200 kW, the maximum classification according to the EN 303-5 standard (class 5) and the highest performance achieved to date by a boiler biomass of more than 25 kW, 105,7% of the lower calorific value (PCI) of the fuel at nominal power without heat recovery units.

Compact

Because the only patented spiral biomass heat exchanger admits a large exchange surface in an extremely small space, reaching 100 meters of tube in just 1 meter high. And because, really, the body of the 200 kW BCH200 boiler only occupies 1,2 m2, allowing our condensing equipment to be installed in places inconceivable for any conventional biomass boiler.

Sustainable

Because, being biomass boilers, they do not increase the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere (neutral CO2), biomass is used and, thanks to the responsible management of our forest heritage, more wooded mass is generated than consumed. And because, in reality, the emissions from BioCurve boilers are practically negligible, well below the most demanding limits, as shown by having been included in the lists of the Netherlands (RVO), Germany (BAFA) or France (Fonds Chaleur) .

BioCurve BCH boilers have:

• Automatic power modulation 
• Rotary outcropping burner with automatic cleaning   
• Automatic water injection exchanger cleaning           
• Performance greater than 100% in condensing conditions *           
• Spiral heat exchanger in stainless steel     
• Color touch screen         
• Condensate collection siphon
• WiFi communicator remote control by App      
• Lambda probe        
• Compactor and ash evacuator to portable suitcase        
• Double temperature set point        
• Anti-flashback system     
• Low consumption automatic ignition         
• Precise dosing side hopper     
• Suction feeding system          
• Double upper / lower burner cleaning
• ModBus gateway integration in external automation   
• Automatic hot air start for extreme conditions

BIOCURVE participates in EXPOBIOMASA

The firm based in Zaragoza and founded more than 50 years ago has advanced technology thanks to the patented EFIPLUS system, which allows its equipment to feed on pellets of different qualities, and also with any type of biomass, such as almond shell, bone of olive, etc. Designed with different bodies depending on the model, in cast iron or steel, electronic control and all kinds of standard or optional accessories depending on the model.

The LASIAN range of biomass boilers is designed for heating production offering high energy efficiency and greater autonomy. The use of the latest technology in biomass boilers makes the product suitable for the home, with compact designs that are easy to install, low levels of contamination due to the use of renewable energies, and great economic savings.

LASIAN biomass boilers meet all performance, emission and labeling requirements in accordance with European directives.

PELLET BOILER LASIAN BIONIX 23,5 KW 

- Compact steel body with 4 smoke passages.

- Includes hydraulic unit with pump, 10-liter expansion vessel, safety valve, purger and pressure transducer.

- Incorporates the EFI PLUS control system

- The exchanger has a manual cleaning system using oscillating springs.

- Maximum efficiency and minimum emissions, with an efficiency of 90%.

- Automatic ignition modulating combustion.

- Electronic control of all processes, with easy menus and information on the status and operation of the boiler.

- Elegant design, which integrates the hopper within the set.

- Allows Wi-Fi control

- Hopper capacity: 70 kg

- Useful power: 23,5 KW

- Consumption (kg / h): 1,6-5,2

- Yield: 90%

- Volume of water in the boiler: 51,5 liters

- 100 mm chimney connection.

- Weight: 240 kg

LASIAN participates in EXPOBIOMASA

The firm located in Malaga has been characterized over the years by product innovation and research, and has achieved a fusion of styles in its stoves that allows its integration into any environment. This has allowed a notable increase in market share and distribution in more than 20 countries.

With more than 28 years dedicated to the manufacture of heating appliances, FERLUX started with a range of wood-burning fireplaces and barbecues to which it has incorporated a wide range of stoves and pellet boilers. Thus, until we manufacture advanced products with a high technological content and avant-garde that have certificates with CE marking and respect the strictest of international regulations on emissions such as ECODESIGN.

Shara 6 pellet stove | 8 | 10Kw

·  Stove in a design with curved lines that give it a delicate, subtle and light style

·  Wide view of fire framed in silk-screened glass

·  Door, lid and grille on MOLTEN IRON, painted in high temperature black

·  Allows installation without needing to be removed from the wall

FERLUX participates in EXPOBIOMASA

The firm presents a wide variety of products regarding power, dimensions and design that easily adapt to any environment.

As a result of the acquisition of the company Gilles GmbH & Co KG in 2020, Hargassner brings to the market the new range of Hargassner MAGNO industrial boilers, consisting of three models.

Technology and efficiency are dressed in contemporary beauty

Each Palazzetti stove is the sum of different aspects: technological content, study of materials, refined forms. The collaboration between the design studio MarcArch and the Palazzetti technical office has given life to the new Ecofire® Meghan pellet stove, whose innovative key is the air management method.

Why should the air in a pellet stove have only one orientation and direction? Why not be able to choose based on needs that can change even during the day? From these questions, Meghan's most important role began to develop: ventilation. Thanks to new Flex AIR system, it is possible to direct the heating air flow upwards, frontally or in both directions simply by turning the knob located in sight on the top of the stove.

Scenic and minimalist at the same time, Meghan is characterized by an aluminum structure, which in the upper part houses the pellet load, the control panel and the upper vents.

Four vertical stiles finished in matte metal gray connect the top to the base and define Meghan's fresh and captivating line. Other characteristic elements are the curved metal sides and the vents with the same finish as the sides, to create a stylistic dialogue with warm, high-tech details.

The stove door is all glass and offers a scenic view of the flame.

At the bottom, where the opening handle is, the wave with a nickel-plated finish is reproduced, which has become the stylistic characteristic that already characterizes most Palazzetti products.

For more than 60 years, Palazzetti has been combining continuous research with experience and the ability to evolve, the natural attitude towards beauty and care for design, the common thread of each new product conceived to provide a distinctive character to the environment that welcomes it.

Palazzetti is an associated manufacturer at AVEBIOM and participates in the next edition of EXPOBIOMASA.

In the latest report from the Biomass Observatory for 2020, it has compiled 433 biomass heat networks, which represent about 383 MW of installed thermal power.

The progression of the implementation of biomass heat networks in our country is clearly positive; Since 2010, when the first 30 were inventoried, the number of facilities has multiplied by almost 15 to 433 located at the end of 2020, and to which we must add fifty in different stages of development.

In addition, three-quarters of all existing heat networks in the country run on biomass rather than using fossil fuels, which is a good support for the energy transition underway.

AVEBIOM has recently presented to the Government of Spain a project to promote the implementation of 100 new biomass heat networks in municipalities with less than 5.000 inhabitants in the next 2 years.

Report on heat networks with biomass 2020

Most of the biomass heat networks are located in rural areas, although the ones with the highest power are found in cities with between 50.000 and 300.000 inhabitants.

• 64,3% of the networks are located in towns with less than 5.000 inhabitants.
• 13% of the installations are in large towns, but they accumulate 44% of the total power.

In 2021, three heat networks in cities with more than 50.000 inhabitants could begin to provide service: Pamplona (Barrio de Txantrea); Vitoria / Gasteiz (District of Coronation); and Pontevedra (University of Vigo).

Most of the district heating uses forest wood chips, and 55 generate more than one GWh / year. 

Only 4 networks are located in industrial estates to supply more than one user.

Access and download the report "Heat networks with biomass 2020"