THE BOILER

 

The boiler is an ATOMS DC40GS, Wood Gasification Hot Water Boiler rated at 138,000BTU/hr output.  This unit was purchased from New Horizon Corporation .

 

 

The following information was taken from the ATMOS web site:

 

GASIFYING BOILERS FOR WOOD

The boilers are constructed for burning wood on the principle of generator gasifying with the use of a gas exhaust ventilator, which withdraws the combustion gases from the boiler, or leads air into the boiler.
The boiler body is produced as a weldment of 11 GA & ¼” steel sheets. They comprise the fuel hopper, which is equipped at the bottom with a heatproof pipe fitting with longitudinal hole for the combustion gases and passage of gases. The burnout part of the multiple chamber furnace under the fuel hopper is equipped with ceramic pipe fittings. There is a vertical combustion gas duct in the back of the boiler body, which is equipped with a heating valve in the upper section. The upper part of the combustion gas duct is fitted with a gas exhaust outlet for connection to a chimney.



ADVANTAGES OF ATMOS GASIFICATIONS BOILERS FOR WOOD

  • Option to burn large pieces of wood
  • Primary and secondary air is also preheated to a high temperature - higher effectiveness
  • Rotating grate mechanics - easy handling of ash
  • The ventilator automatically switches off when the fuel burns out.
  • Easy servicing and cleaning
  • Ceramic combustion space - high effectiveness
  • Large fuel container
  • Large space for ash (we clear it out once a week with wood)
  • Boiler without tube plate - easier cleaning
  • Small size and low weight
  • High quality

 

ENVIRONMENT

Reverse combustion and a ceramic combustion chamber enable perfect combustion with minimum polluting emissions.

 

PHOTOS OF THE FLUE WHILE FIRING DRY WOOD AT FULL CAPACITY:

(CLICK ON THE THUMBNAILS BELOW FOR FULL SIZE PICTURES)

 

 

      

 

        

  (Pictures of the Flue – NO SMOKE!)          

INSTALLATION

Gassifier boilers must be equipped with a thermostatic mixing valve to keep the minimum temperature of water returning to boiler at approximately 150ºF.  This prevents the formation of acidic tars in the boiler and greatly extends the boiler’s life.  The temperature of water exiting the boiler must be controlled between 176  - 195°F.   

 

FEATURES

  • Fireplace entirely dressed in ceramics
  • Induced draft fan
  • Cooling-coil protects against over-heating
  • Ceramic elements with micro-reinforcements
  • Collection of ashes without dust

 

The induced draft fan minimizes escaping smoke when tending to the fire.  This is a great benefit when compared to “forced draft” type boilers.

 

 

 

DC 40GS, ATMOS Generator

 

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