Task 32: Biomass Combustion
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Extended Task 32 report focuses on solutions for reducing emissions from residential wood combustion
May 2025Wood combustion emissions originating from private households are a problem that is most difficult to solve, and pollutant emissions from the residential sector are among the highest. Several factors contribute to this, such as the many types and varied quality of wood fuels, the high variety in user practice and operational skills, which has an […]
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Task 32 presented at the IEA Bioenergy/BBEST conference in São Paulo
Dec 2024At the IEA Bioenergy/BBEST conference in São Paulo, Brazil, in October 2024, Morten Tony Hansen presented on a modelling case on installing BECCUS on an existing, large CHP plant in Denmark. “Installing carbon capture technology would enable the CHP plant to supply all the district heating needed”, is one of the main conclusions from the […]
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New report on low emissions biomass combustion
Aug 2024Task 32 has published a new report titled “Low emission biomass combustion in automated boilers for heat and power“. In recent years we have seen important developments in the design of biomass fueled heating plants. Both innovative designs of the primary combustion technology and innovative application of advanced secondary emission abatement technology have paved the […]
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Workshop on 29 February in Verona: Sustainable low emission wood stoves – recent developments and proper operation
Feb 2024Together with AIEL, Task 32 is hosting a workshop as a part of the Progetto Fuoco 2024 industry fair on wood and wood pellet stoves. The workshop takes place from 14.30 to 16.30 on Thursday February 29 at the Conference Room Pavilion 6, at Progetto Fuoco, Verona Fiere. Recent work in Task 32 is the […]
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Task 32 hosts Expert Round Table in Alaska
Dec 2023On Thursday, October 5th, IEA Bioenergy Task 32 (Biomass Combustion) held an Expert Round Table Discussion in Fairbanks, Alaska, with the title “Strategies for Reducing Air Pollutants from Wood Combustion in Stressed Regions”. Wood combustion, particularly in residential applications, is a significant source of air pollution. Remedial actions considered by policy makers, regulatory agencies at […]
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Strategies for Reducing Air Pollutants from Wood Combustion in Stressed Regions
Sep 2023Expert Round Table Discussion organized by IEA Bioenergy Task 32 (Biomass Combustion) Timing: Thursday, 5th of October 2023, 7:30 – 9:30 Alaska Daylight Saving Time Zone, USA (GMT-8) Concept: Hybrid event – speakers present in Fairbanks and online, audience online. Location: Pike’s Waterfront Lodge Admission: Free Please register here. Wood combustion, particularly in residential […]
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Workshop on biomass combustion and CCUS on 21st September 2023
Sep 2023Bioenergy combined with carbon capture and utilisation or storage, also known as BECCUS is a concept that has been discussed in climate change mitigation research for quite some time. During the last five years the implementation has become the subject of serious consideration within governments and private actors. As a part of the BECCUS 2.0 […]
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Danish seminar on bioenergy and GHG balances
Feb 2023Task 32 has in collaboration with the Association of Danish Engineers (IDA) organised a seminar on the topic of bioenergy and GHG balances. The seminar takes place in Copenhagen on the 29th of March 2023, and will be in Danish. Find more information and sign up on the IDA website.
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New Task 32 report published
Oct 2022The report “Inventory of national strategies for reducing the impact on air quality from residential wood combustion” has now been published by Task 32, including country-related contributions from nine member countries. Reduction of air pollution is a major societal goal, and great efforts are currently undertaken. Over the last 30 years, significant progress has been […]
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