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ISHS Acta Horticulturae 312: European Seminar New Technologies for the Rational Use of Energy in Greenhouse Horticulture in Northern Europe

BOILER EFFICIENCY IN THE DUTCH GREENHOUSE INDUSTRY 1)

Authors:   N.J.A. van der Velden, K.R. Nawrocki
Abstract:
Boiler efficiency depends on:
  • using an exhausted gas condenser
  • isolation of the boiler
  • temperature of the expansion tank
  • the capacity of the boiler
  • the use of the boiler for peak load

Conclusions

Higher efficiency by:

  • double condensor
  • thicker isolation
  • cold expansion tank
  • no surplus of boiler capacity
  • no peak load
Boiler efficiency by peak load 1) Boiler efficiency by yearly period (% at caloric value) 1)

type of condensor thickness of isolation type of condensor thickness of isolation
  4 cm 8 cm   4 cm 8 cm

no condensor 79 89 no condensor 90 93
single primair 84 95 single primair 96 100
single secundair 85 95 single secundair 97 101
double 87 98 double 100 104

1. basic situation and cover of heat demand by alternative heat source - 70% 1. heat intensity - 50 m3 n.g.e./m2; area glass 12,500 m2; boiler capacity 3 MW

Boiler efficiency and heat demand in weekly periods


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  1. Financial support by NOVEM

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