How does a wood boiler work?
A wood boiler burns firewood to create energy for heating industries, businesses, and institutional use. Heating with a wood boiler can be much easier and more controlled than using wood stoves and furnaces. Using wood means having a smaller carbon footprint compared to using coal, gas, and oil.
But how exactly does it work? Get a closer look at the process so you can choose a new wood boiler with confidence.
A good installation will start with a boiler of suitable size. ZOZEN Boiler will work with you and/or your installers to recommend the best product. Professionals have learned their trade through years of practice and improvement. Generally speaking, professional installation can ensure that your new equipment can get the best effect. Having lower maintenance and a long lasting system are also important. After determining the correct size of the boiler and deciding how to best integrate a new boiler, an installation technician will set up a system for your boiler that matches your heat distribution system.
Cleaning and maintenance is a typical aspects of running a wood boiler.
Removing ash and slag is the most common maintenance item. It is inevitable that ashes are composed of incombustible minerals that naturally occur in wood.
ZOZEN Boiler recommends you the biomass boiler in DZL series, SZL series and DHL series with different capacities of the boiler for your choice. You can choose the most suitable boiler according to your actual needs.
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SZL series biomass-fired steam boilerLive Chat6-35 t/h1-2.5 MPa
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DZL series biomass-fired steam boilerLive Chat2-10 t/h1-2.5 MPa
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DHL series biomass-fired steam boilerLive Chat20-75 t/h1.25-5.4 MPa
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