Comparison of the Flue Gas Emission Values of a Traditional Designed Biomass Boiler with the Specified Emission Standards

Authors

  • Erika Fáczán Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Institute of Environmental Sciences
  • Gábor Megyeri Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre
  • Tibor Vojtela Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre
  • András Béres Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33038/jcegi.3501

Keywords:

biomass fuel, combustion technology, air quality, emission limits

Abstract

Reducing emissions of various air pollutants is needed to achieve cleaner and healthier air quality in all EU countries. The National Air Pollution Reduction Programme sets out pollution reduction targets of 55% for particulate matter (PM), 73% for sulphur dioxide, 58% for non-methane volatile organic compounds and 66 % for nitrogen oxides, among other air pollutants, by 2030 compared to the 2005 reference year. The household sector is one of the areas most responsible for the emission of the main air pollutants linked to human activity. Within this, household solid biomass combustion is particularly important as a widely used heating method in Hungary. In this paper, we show how traditional boilers pollute the environment by measuring the results of a given boiler. Furthermore, the study describes how the specific boiler's air pollutant emissions and energy performance occurred. Finally, the research found that traditional boilers cannot meet strict emission standards, so their replacement and further development may be justified.

Author Biographies

  • Erika Fáczán, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Institute of Environmental Sciences

    Erika Fáczán
    Corresponding author
    University student
    Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Institute of Environmental Sciences
    H-2100 Gödöllő, Páter Károly utca
    faczan.erika@stud.uni-mate.hu

  • Gábor Megyeri, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre

    Dr. Gábor Megyeri
    Head of Laboratory
    Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre
    2100 Gödöllő, Tessedik S. u. 4.
    megyeri.gabor@uni-mate.hu

  • Tibor Vojtela, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre

    Tibor Vojtela
    Test engineer
    Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre
    2100 Gödöllő, Tessedik S. u. 4.
    vojtela.tibor@uni-mate.hu

  • András Béres, Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre

    Dr. András Béres
    Head of Centre
    Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University Laboratory Centre
    H-2100 Gödöllő, Páter Károly utca
    beres.andras@uni-mate.hu

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2022-12-13

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Comparison of the Flue Gas Emission Values of a Traditional Designed Biomass Boiler with the Specified Emission Standards. (2022). Journal of Central European Green Innovation, 10(Suppl 1), 79-86. https://doi.org/10.33038/jcegi.3501