HURST Biomass Boiler Systems will strengthen your bottom line by reducing, or even eliminating your energy and disposal costs altogether, through the combustion of renewable fuel sources, also known as Biomass.

What is Biomass?
Biomass is defined as carbon-based organic matter available on a renewable basis. Common forms of Biomass include forest and
mill residue, agricultural crops and waste, wood and wood waste, fast-growing trees and plants, and industrial waste.

Why Biomass?
Fossil fuel costs are at an all time high, without any relief in sight, making renewable energy the fuel source of the future.
Imagine being in control of your energy costs and not having to rely on a fuel source that is seemingly out of control and uncertain...

HURST Biomass Boiler Systems make that happen.
A Hurst biomass fuel system creates a totally green environment with zero negative effects on the environment by burning fuels that are organic.
HURST Biomass Boiler Systems have made biomass a desirable alternative fuel source by completely automating the process and eliminating any undesirable emissions. This is why a HURST system is one of the cleanest burning biomass combustion systems on the market today.

Elimination of Biomass Emissions
Generally speaking, the combustion of biomass material produces emissions that can prove to be undesirable. Maintenance is typically also an issue with regular tube-cleaning and ash removal. HURST has virtually eliminated those potential undesirables through engineering, and a proven system.
Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc manufactures its biomass boiler systems with an extended burn chamber, increasing dwell time for the combustion of any unwanted particulates and emissions before they are able to exit the system, making the process much cleaner, which reduces maintenance time and costs.
Through the effective use of combustion air, a HURST system is capable of burning material with 0-50% moisture content. In fact, the Primary Combustion Zone reaches temperatures as high as 1850° F.

Automated Ash Removal
This system removes the ash from the unit automatically into self-contained ash bins, allowing for continual operation; thus, eliminating costly downtime and unnecessary labor and operational costs. In addition, its hands-free operation, makes the system much safer.

Cast Refractory Ceramic Lining
HURST Biomass Boiler Systems are equipped with high temperature cast refractory ceramic lining for longer life. This cast refractory/ceramic lining was designed to be completely modular, which makes for easy repair and replacement.

PCC Controls
The HURST PCC Control System is one of the most advanced systems available for biomass combustion in today’s market. The Control Panel is fully automated and continually monitored via a Programmable Logic Controller. The air flows and fuel feed rates are constantly and automatically adjusted by way of variable frequency drives to ensure a hot water or warm air
temperature that is maintained within 3 to 5 degrees of the desired set point. Fuel feed motors, combustion fans, and the induced draft fan all run on variable frequency drives to ensure the proper mix of combustion air to fuel. The unit adjusts itself automatically according to load demand. The system can also operate on "Maximum Fuel Consumption" Mode to utilize the capabilities of the specific burner and combust as much fuel as possible. All controls and monitoring of the system are accessed via 10-inch color touchscreen monitor located on the front of the main control panel.

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Read about the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City, Nev., which, along with Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc. completed the installation of a $6.4 million biomass system in June, click here.