Method of Selecting a Biomass Gasification Boiler, Thermal Energy Storage and Fuel Demand for a Residential Building

Selecting a biomass gasification boiler, thermal energy storage, and fuel for a residential building requires considering several important elements to ensure the heating system is efficient, economical, and tailored to the user's needs. The article presents issues related to the modernization and use of a heat source, such as a gasification boiler cooperating with thermal energy storage. The above-mentioned elements of the installation are characterized, and their advantages and disadvantages are indicated. The article's main goal was to propose a calculation method for selecting a biomass gasification boiler and a heat buffer for heating existing and newly designed buildings. The method considers the daily demand for thermal energy of the building and the selection of the boiler, not only according to power but also the size of the loading chamber. In addition, a method for calculating the daily fuel demand is presented. The proposed method will significantly enable correct boiler-buffer configuration and reduce the time required to operate the heating system.