Straw for biomass

[Wjg]

Hi does anyone know if a woodchip boiler would handle chopped straw

 

[Doing it for the kids]

What boiler, what straw?

 

[rollestonpark]

Reka boilers do, but you won't get it on the RHI. If your not bothered by that, then reka make a straw grater which slowly grates bales and they go through the augers to the boiler.
Very good system, boilers are built like tanks, but pricey. Problem is the feed system will be set for straw and unless you buy a hopper for chip as well, you won't be able to chop and change etc.
All depends what your trying to do and how much your willing to spend.

 

[555]

It’s one thing getting it to feed in, the bigger problem is the state of the boilers insides after burning it. Straw will rot the insides in no time, unless it has been designed to take straw. You need a specific straw burning boiler , the RHI will also be void unless you have the relevant emissions certificate. Bit many boilers about that can burn straw successfully, Lin Ka being one that can and is fully accredited.