Change RegionBiomass energy
Biomass energy, which refers to renewable energy from plant and animal waste, takes advantage of stored energy from the sun. Through photosynthesis, the sun’s energy is stored in plant material and passed along to animals and people in chemical form when consumed. Johnson Controls biomass energy solutions are designed to unlock the energy stored in plant and animal waste.
Biomass Boilers
In a typical installation, biomass byproducts are burned or raised to very high temperatures to release the chemical energy as heat. The heat is used to boil water in biomass boilers, creating steam. The steam is then used to turn turbines and generators to produce electricity.Biomass Gasification
When biomass is heated with little or no oxygen it gasifies to a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen known as synthesis gas. Like natural gas, synthesis gas can be used as a low BTU fossil fuel replacement in applications such as steam or electric generation. Gasification systems typically produce lower emissions and thus need less pollution control equipment.BIOMASS ENERGY CASE STUDY
In 2007, Johnson Controls decided to replace the 40+ year old boilers in its factory in Denmark due to their age, performance and the cost of fuel (heavy fuel oil). It called the Energy & Environmental Solutions team to find a solution to reduce both the energy costs and the environmental impact of the boiler installation.
