Rotary valves manage fuel flow and air control in biomass systems—Ranheat explains types, sizing, and challenges.
16 April 2025 / Alexander Franklin
You use your Ranheat biomass burner/boiler to heat your factory and burn off waste material stored in your silo. You need to keep an eye on how things are running, so that business-critical processes are not affected: without fail, your paint line must run, your kilns must burn, and your waste wood chips must be
15 April 2025 / Darren De Lima
We offer RanheatIO, a comprehensive remote access, monitoring, support and control service for Ranheat boiler and burner systems. This allows you to monitor your boiler’s temperatures, silo fill levels, any operating alarms, all from the comfort of your office.
15 April 2025 / Darren De Lima
Ranheat’s guide to industrial wood waste boilers in Ireland explains the key rules based on boiler size, emission standards, planning, and grant eligibility. Learn how to stay compliant and claim up to €60,000/year through the SSRH scheme.
11 April 2025 / Alexander Franklin
Initial Investment Costs Understanding the initial investment costs of industrial biomass boilers is crucial. These costs include the purchase price, installation expenses, and the ancillary equipment necessary for efficient operation. 1. Purchase price of biomass boilers The purchase price of wood waste biomass boilers can vary significantly depending on their capacity and the technology used.
11 April 2025 / Alexander Franklin
Moisture content makes or breaks a biomass boiler system. This article explores how kiln drying, air drying, and fuel selection affect combustion efficiency—and why biomass boiler kilns in the UK and Ireland must be designed around real-world wood waste.
25 March 2025 / Alexander Franklin
Flue gas recirculation (FGR) reduces NOx emissions, controls combustion temperatures, improves efficiency, and prevents ash fouling in larger biomass boiler systems.
18 March 2025 / Alexander Franklin
A biomass boiler must safely handle power cuts to prevent overheating, fire creep, and system failure. Ranheat boilers feature safeguards like high water content, battery backups, and fire prevention systems for reliable operation
14 March 2025 / Alexander Franklin
Over the last 40 years, Ranheat has developed a range of combustion systems, from simple retorts to complex step and moving grates. These systems are designed to accommodate the diverse array of wood-waste the company encounters.
12 March 2025 / Alexander Franklin
Instead of treating these by-products as wood waste, they should be regarded as valuable wood fuel resources. And every woodworking company, regardless of its size, should utilise this valuable resource as a clean and renewable fuel, given the industry generates tons of it every single day.
14 December 2023 / Alexander Franklin
Not only did the industry receive a financial boost, the whole country also benefited from reduced air pollution and cleaner air to breathe, thanks to improved industrial biomass boiler efficiency.
6 December 2023 / Alexander Franklin
Biomass boilers offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solution for various industries. However, the key to maximising their economic viability and sustainability lies in their ability to utilise wood waste efficiently.
27 September 2023 / Alexander Franklin
Before diving into the installation of an industrial biomass boiler, meticulous consideration of several pivotal factors is paramount. Foremost among these considerations is a thorough evaluation of your unique energy requirements. By conducting a comprehensive assessment, you can embark on your biomass boiler installation with confidence, assured of its value as an investment. This endeavor promises not only economic advantages but also a commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
22 September 2023 / Alexander Franklin
Delve into the core of biomass boilers with this detailed installation checklist: fuel sourcing, types, delivery, storage, and ash handling. Discover the pivotal role each element plays during installation.
23 August 2023 / Alexander Franklin
