EFFICIENT METHOD OF GENERATING HEAT AND ELECTRICITY FROM AGRICULTURAL BY-PRODUCTS

Technology A furnace for the combustion of biomass hay bales, with automatic fuel feeding which enables an efficient, controlled and continuous combustion process. The system uses agricultural by-products in standard bales form from fields to create thermal energy. It can be used for the production of thermal energy only (for heating and industrial purposes) but also for the combined production of heat and electricity (CHP facilities). The solution is simple and cheaper in terms of investment than traditional furnaces, and is designed to provide efficient burning of agricultural waste in bale form, as such no additional preparation and manipulation of the biomass is needed. This invention overcomes disadvantages of classic furnaces as it enables control over the combustion process, and increases the total efficiency of the biomass utilization and decreases the levels of pollutants released. We are looking for potential licensees and collaborators to develop and commercialise the invention.