Emissions from the partial combustion of wood Wood smoke Emissions from the partial combustion of wood
Ancient relations humankind & Fire Benefits; Safety, Warmth, Cooking, Boiler & Engine Fuel etc. Threats; Injury, Destruction, Choking, Poisoning etc.
woodstoves
Biomass boilers
Why encourage this? Renewable Fuel Low-Carbon Self sufficiency Financial support from government
Virtuous Circle
Broken wheel?
Smoke ! particulates
Smoke !! PCA’s
CO !
TAR & Chimney FireS !
No fire without smoke? Addressing emissions: System design Fuel production standards Appliance production standards Engine management systems User instruction – inform & educate – CAT’s great tradition. License to burn ! Chimney police !