New biomass centre offers opportunities for demos, training

In Ontario, Canada
Confederation College recently opened the Ontario Power Generation BioEnergy Learning and Research Centre (OPG-BLRC). The OPG-BLRC offers opportunities for demonstration, training and applied research related to biomass energy, including fuel quality, emission and combustion efficiency.
Biomass energy systems use clean forest and agricultural sources to produce heat and electricity with less impact on the environment than fossil fuels.  Through the centre, Confederation College is committed to developing a market for biomass in northwestern Ontario and other farther reaching markets.

OPG-BLRC BoilerFeaturing state-of-the-art Fröling biomass boilers, fuel handling and heating systems, the OPG-BLRC is estimated to also provide 80 per cent of the total heat load for the Shuniah/REACH Building at Confederation College this fall/winter.

Adopted and adapted from existing European technology, the OPG-BLRC is the first facility of its kind in Ontario.  The team supporting the facility is currently working with regulators in Ontario to modernise guidelines governing the use of biomass.  In addition, research and testing will focus on streamlining biomass energy for community consumption, including those in remote areas. Communities that participate will also develop transferable skills that could initiate additional projects and local investment including employment.

PULPAPERnews - SUECIA - 4 noviembre 2014