raslres energy in wood seminar · 2011-11-16 · schools built in 1980's schools built in...
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John Dolan. Chartered Engineer
BEng (Hons) M.Sc. Fire Eng
H.Dip CEng MIEI
Planning & Building Unit
Tullamore
www.energyineducation.ie.
RASLRES Energy in Wood Seminar
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planning and building unit
• based in Tullamore
• sub units – property management & site
acquisitions, schools capital appraisals,
construction & developing areas , forward
planning and professional & technical
• headed by Seán O Foghlu, Assistant Sec Gen
• 141 staff – 9 managers, 105 admin,
27 professional / technical staff
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energy in school design
• evolved from energy programme DART
(Design, Awareness, Research & Technology)
• informed by building unit professional &
technical staff & external partnerships
• driven by technical guidance documents
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energy in school design
• updated by continued energy research & development
• disseminated by internal / external publications, conferences & annual report
• supported by SEAI and cross border co operation projects
• acknowledged by national &
international energy awards
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issues particular to schools
• hours of operation
• schools needs: not same as domestic
market needs
• technical ability on site
• energy is not core function
• solutions must be robust
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Schools
built in
1980's
Schools
built in
1990's
Schools,
Best
Practice
Current
school
designs
based on
TGD's
energy usage in new primary schools
Energy used
kWhr/m2/year
• BER requirements are A3 & B1
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built in
1980's
Schools
built in
1990's
Schools,
Best
Practice
Current
school
designs
based on
TGD's
Colaiste
Choilm
energy usage
Energy used
kWhr/m2/year
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built in
1980's
Schools
built in
1990's
Schools,
Best
Practice
CIBSE
Current
school
designs
based on
TGD's
Passive
schools
energy usage in primary schools
with passive approach
Energy used
kWhr/m2/year
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biomass research &
demonstration project
• overview of programme
• end users feedback
• fuel supply chain
• initial findings
• conclusions to date
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The objectives of the programme
• to test and evaluate biomass systems
• reduce energy in use, produce CO2 saving
• to evaluate the appropriateness & benefits
of combining solar hot water & biomass
• to monitor performance
• to develop a suite of case studies
• to develop a best practice design guide
• evaluate potential for ESCO supply model
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• CBS Roscommon
• St Mary’s Boys NS Cavan
• St Brendans NS Birr
• Kentstown N.S. Meath
• Glangelvin N.S. Cavan
• St Peters Community School Cork
• Scoil Mhuire Mullingar
• Scoil Na Naingeal Noafa Boyle
• St Josephs Junior School Dublin
• St Josephs Senior School Ballymun
• Cloghan NS Offaly
• St Cholmcille NS Donegal
• Ballyfin N.S. Laois
• Emo N.S. Laois
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the numbers
• 14 sites
• 15 schools
• 17 boilers
• 9 different M&E Consultants
• 8 different manufacturers
• 13 different boiler models
• 13 different contractors
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the stats
• 2263 kW boiler power
• carbon reduction pa. ~ 392 tonnes
• grant aided under the renewable heat
deployment programme by SEAI
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Convent N.S Boyle County Roscommon
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Cloghan N.S County Offaly
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Kentstown NS
County Meath
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educational value
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St. Peter's Community School, Passage West, Co. Cork
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biomass St Joseph’s Ballymun
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St. Brendan’s Boys P.S. Birr County Offaly
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CBS Mullingar County Westmeath
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Ballyfin N.S County Laois
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biomass research &
demonstration project
• overview of programme
• end users feedback
• fuel supply chain
• initial findings
• conclusions to date
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end user feedback
• satisfaction survey with end users
• 10 statements
• score 5 = strongly agreed
• score 1 = strongly disagreed
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1 - The Biomass Installation has benefited the school.
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5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Small Primary
Medium Primary
Large Primary
Second Level
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2 – We have seen significant benefit in the running cost of the installation
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1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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3 – The Biomass Plant is Reliable
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1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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4 – The Biomass Plant is easy to maintain
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1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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5 – Any boiler warranty / fault issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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6 – The caretaking / allocated staff are correctly trained and able to carry-out day to day checks
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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7 – Ash removal and disposal is not an issue
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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8 – Fuel supplier can be found easily and reliable
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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9 – there is competition in the choice of fuel supplier
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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10 – Biomass Integration in schools is a significant benefit and should be rolled out through the country
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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Individual average response
0
1
2
3
4
5Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
Second Level
Large Primary
Medium Primary
Small Primary
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Overall average response
3.6
3.1
3.0
3.3
2.9
2.8
3.8
3.8
2.9
2.9
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
The biomass installation has benefited the
school
we have seen significant benefit in the
running cost
the biomass plant is reliable
the biomass plant is easy to maintain
boiler warranty / fault issues are dealt with
quickly
the caretaking staff are correctly trained
and able to carry out day to day checks
ash renoval & disposal is not an issue
fuel supplies can be found easily and
readily
there is competition in the choice of fuel
supplier
biomass integration in schools is of
signifficant benefit and should be rolled out
throughout the country
Strongly
Agree
Strongly
Disagree
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biomass research &
demonstration project
• overview of programme
• end users feedback
• fuel supply chain
• initial findings
• conclusions to date
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WOOD PELLET
DISTRIBUTORS (50km delivery radius
indicated)
WOOD PELLET
MANUFACTURERS
IN IRELAND (100km delivery radius
indicated)
DUBLIN
BELFAST
KERRYCORK WATERFORD
WEXFORD
WICKLOWLAOISCLARE
KILDAREGALWAY
ROSCOMMON KELLS
LOUTH
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOTDEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
DEPOT
km0 10050
miles0 6030
TIMBERPRO
MANUFACTURERS
DPELLET,KNOCKTOPHER
BALCAS,ENNISKILLEN
LAOIS SAWMILLS, PORTLAOISE
BALCAS,MALLOW
CLEARPOWER
WOOD PELLET DISTRIBUTORS IN IRELAND
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WOOD CHIP
MANUFACTURERS /
DISTRIBUTORS IN
IRELAND
(50km delivery radius
indicated)
WOOD PELLET DISTRIBUTORS IN IRELAND
DUBLIN
BELFAST
DERRY
km0 10050
miles0 6030
IMPERATIVE ENERGY
OTHERS
BAILEY WOODCHIP, BALLACOLLA
RURAL GENERATION
ARDEE
ROSCOMMON
ENNISKILLEN
ECO WOOD LETTERKENNY
GLENMORE
CARRIGALINE
KNOCKNAGASHEL
PORTLAOISE
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biomass research &
demonstration project
• overview of programme
• end users feedback
• fuel supply chain
• initial findings
• conclusions to date
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initial findings
• mixed feedback on success of applications
• fuel delivery
• fuel storage
• boiler feed systems / manual feed point
• cleaning and ash
• minimise heat loss first
• on site technical capabilities
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initial findings
• challenge to integrating with existing dated
systems
• mixed results in energy savings costs
• paybacks
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initial findings paybacks second level
Savings Paybacks
€ 3,972.50
€ 4,658.47
€ 2,217.49
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
Sa
vin
gs
pe
r a
nn
um
(€
)
23.1
27.8
36.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
Sim
ple
Pa
yb
ac
k (
ye
ars
)
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initial findings paybacks large primary
Savings Paybacks
€ 8,423.79
€ 9,149.04
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
Savin
gs p
er
an
nu
m (
€)
18.6
6.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
Sim
ple
Pa
yb
ac
k (
ye
ars
)
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initial findings paybacks medium primary
Savings Paybacks
8.8
20.7
6.6
12.5
14.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
Sim
ple
Payb
ack (
years
)
€ 4,927.96
€ 2,597.14
€ 4,148.81
€ 3,334.66
€ 3,575.14
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
Sa
vin
gs
pe
r a
nn
um
(€
)
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initial findings paybacks small primary
Savings Paybacks
9.7
12.6
11.0
12.7
0
5
10
15
Sim
ple
Pa
yb
ack
(y
ears
)
€ 1,489.85
€ 1,144.39
€ 2,324.76
€ 3,695.57
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
Sa
vin
gs
pe
r a
nn
um
(€
)
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initial findings
• service industry development
• disruption potential to school management
• potential educational value
• reduction in carbon emissions
• boiler combustion sensitivity
• controls strategies
• two may be cheaper than one
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biomass research &
demonstration project
• overview of programme
• end users feedback
• fuel supply chain
• initial findings
• conclusions to date
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conclusions to date
• study has succeeded in discovering issues and
challenges for successful integration
• fuel supply chain is strong
• some sites inconclusive need further evaluation
• satisfaction ratings - big concern
• consumer confidence
• biomass industry needs to respond nationally
• next steps