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Home My WebLink AboutHigh Efficiency Low Emission Wood Fired Heat Great Lands Christian Version Final 07-28-2015-WOODHigh Efficiency Low Emission Wood Fired Heating System Pre-Feasibility Report July 28, 2015 Version: Final WES Energy & Environment, LLC 902 Market Street • Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 337‐8223 Prepared for: Great Lands ChrisƟan Church—Gateway to the ArcƟc In Partnership with : Fairbanks Economic Development CorporaƟon Alaska Wood Energy Development Task Group Prepared By: Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 1 2.0 Existing Fuel Usage & Heating Systems ............................................................................... 2 2.1 Ted’s Shed ........................................................................................................................ 2 2.2 Cabins ............................................................................................................................... 5 3.0 Forest Resource and Fuel Availability .................................................................................. 8 4.0 Proposed Biomass Systems.................................................................................................. 9 4.1 Ted’s Shed Heating System .............................................................................................. 9 4.2 Cabin Biomass Heating System ...................................................................................... 10 5.0 Benefit/Cost Analysis ......................................................................................................... 10 6.0 Conclusions & Recommendations ..................................................................................... 13 7.0 General Biomass Technology Information ........................................................................ 14 Appendix A – Conceptual Drawings Appendix B – Capital Cost Estimates Appendix C – AkWarm Reports Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 1 of 17 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This preliminary feasibility study evaluates biomass heating for Great Lands Christian Church (GLCC) to utilize high efficiency low emission wood fired technologies at the Gateway to the Arctic Camp located near Talkeetna, Alaska. Installation of a wood fired heating system would present GLCC with the opportunity to reduce operating costs and utilize a renewable fuel for heating. The camp is currently under construction and is located off of George Parks Highway near the railroad tracks west of Talkeetna Spur Road. There are currently 4 cabins constructed that include separate sleeping quarters and a shared attic loft. Additionally, Ted’s Shed is under construction and is currently being used to store construction materials. Table ES‐1 shows the buildings evaluated in this study, the building footprints, and current source of heat. Table ES1 – GLCC Gateway to the Arctic Building Summary Building Square Footage Stories Heating System Heating Fuel Ted's Shed 1,056 1 30,000 Btu/hr Garage Heater Propane Cabin 1 768 2 Two ‐ 9,000 Btu/hr space heaters Propane Cabin 2 768 2 Two ‐ 9,000 Btu/hr space heaters Propane Cabin 3 768 2 Two ‐ 9,000 Btu/hr space heaters Propane Cabin 4 768 2 Two ‐ 9,000 Btu/hr space heaters Propane GLCC does not have historic fuel use data since the buildings are under construction or recently completed. Additionally, the camp will be unoccupied for much of the winter and planned usage schedules are currently unknown. Therefore, potential fuel use and costs will vary. Catalytic wood stoves are recommended as the preferred biomass option in the 5 buildings. Capital costs for installing catalytic wood stoves in all 5 buildings are listed in Table ES‐2. A detailed breakdown of costs are provided in Appendix B. Table ES2 – Estimated Project Capital Costs Project Description Estimated Capital Cost 5 catalytic wood stoves for 4 cabins and Ted’s Shed installed by GLCC $25,025 Historic fuel use is unavailable and planned frequency of use during the heating season is unknown. However, one cord of seasoned split birch is approximately equivalent to 40 full 20 lb tanks of propane factoring in equipment efficiency. Purchase of 40 tanks of propane would cost approximately $695 based on propane pricing provided by GLCC. This would compare to $250 for a cord of birch purchased from local wood suppliers or no cost other than labor if GLCC wood resources were used. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 2 of 17 2.0 EXISTING FUEL USAGE & HEATING SYSTEMS The five buildings evaluated in this study are recently constructed or currently under construction. The four cabins were finished this year and Ted’s Shed was being completed during the site visit. The camp is not connected to the electric grid, however the buildings are wired for potential connection to generators or future connection to the grid. This section provides detailed information about the 5 buildings evaluated in this study. 2.1 TED’S SHED Ted’s Shed is a building that is currently being completed. It is stick framed construction with a steel roof. The floor plan is open and can be used for meetings and activities. Figures 2.1‐1 through 2.1‐4 show the construction of Ted’s Shed. Figure 2.1‐1 – Ted’s Shed Exterior Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 3 of 17 Figure 2.1‐2 – Ted’s Shed Exterior Figure 2.1‐3 – Ted’s Shed Exterior Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 4 of 17 Figure 2.1‐4 – Ted’s Shed Interior A 30,000 Btu/hr propane fired ventless Mr. Heater garage heater is used for space heating. 20 lb propane tanks are used for fuel storage. Figures 2.1‐5 – 2.1‐6 show pictures of the garage heater and propane storage. Figure 2.1‐5 – Ted’s Shed Propane Fired Ventless Heater Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 5 of 17 Figure 2.1‐6 – Ted’s Shed Propane Tank Ted’s Shed is wired for future connection to the electric grid or to a diesel generator. Electricity is not currently available at the camp. An AkWarm report was completed to estimate the design heat load of Ted’s Shed since historic fuel use is unavailable. The results estimate that the design heat load of the building is 27,000 Btu/hr. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this is reasonable since the 30,000 Btu/hr propane heater is used for heating. The AkWarm report is provided in Appendix C. 2.2 CABINS There are currently 4 cabins constructed for sleeping quarters. They are stick framed construction with wood siding and a pitched steel roof. They are set up like a side by side duplex with two separate entryways and a partition wall down the middle separating the spaces. A shared attic loft spanning the entire cabin is available for additional occupancy and can be accessed through pull down stairs. Figures 2.2‐1 – 2.2‐4 show pictures of the cabins, all four cabins are identical. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 6 of 17 Figure 2.2‐1 – Cabin Exterior Figure 2.2‐2 – Cabin Interior – Left Unit (Facing Front of Cabin) Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 7 of 17 Figure 2.2‐3 – Cabin Interior – Shared Attic Loft Figure 2.2‐4 – Cabin Exterior Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 8 of 17 The cabins currently use two Mr. Heater Buddy ventless propane heaters rated at a maximum output of 9,000 Btu/hr. A flexible plastic fuel line is run outside for connection to a 20 lb propane tank. One heater is used in each side of the first floor partition. Annual fuel use is unknown, however one 20 lb propane tank will run one heater on maximum output for 48 hours assuming the temperatures allow adequate vaporization of the propane in the tank to feed the heater at its rated demand. Figure 2.2‐5 shows the heaters used in the cabins. Figure 2.2‐5 – Cabin Propane Fired Ventless Heater AkWarm reports were completed to estimate the design heat load of the cabins since historic fuel use is unavailable. The results estimate that the design heat load of the cabin is 11,000 Btu/hr. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this is reasonable since two 9,000 Btu/hr propane heaters satisfy the heating requirements of each cabin. The AkWarm report is provided in Appendix C. 3.0 FOREST RESOURCE AND FUEL AVAILABILITY The area surrounding The Gateway to the Arctic Camp is heavily forested. GLCC has an agricultural permit that allows wood harvesting on the land. Significant acreage has been cleared while constructing the camp, and cord wood has been stockpiled for seasoning for future use. Additionally, Denali Log and Lumber is located 16 miles away from the camp, and birch cordwood is available for purchase for $250/cord delivered to the site. GLCC requested the evaluation of cord wood systems due to the abundant availability on their own land. Table Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 9 of 17 2 summarizes the available fuels for heating as well as their cost per 1 million Btu’s (mmBtu) output comparison. Wood pellet costs are provided for comparison even though wood pellet technologies are not evaluated in this report. Table 3.0‐1 – Fuel Pricing and Cost of Energy for Heating Fuel, Unit Appliance Cost per Fuel Unit Input Heating Value, mmBtu per Unit Estimated Appliance Efficiency Appliance Output Heating Value, mmBtu/Unit Appliance Output Heating Cost, $/mmBtu Cord Wood, Cord Catalytic Wood Stove $250.00 23.6 72.0% 16.99 $14.71 Wood Pellets, 40lb Bag Pellet Stove $5.88 0.304 78.0% 0.24 $24.80 #1 Fuel Oil, Gallon Vented Space Heater $4.00 0.134 87.0% 0.12 $34.31 Propane, Gallon Non‐Vented Space Heater $3.69 0.0913 99.9% 0.09 $40.46 Note: 1 ‐ Assumes 20% moisture content wet basis for cord wood and 23.6 mmBtu per 4’ x 4’ x 8’ cord of Birch.1 2 ‐ Input heating value assumes 8% moisture content wet basis for wood pellets with an average High Heating Value of 8,255 Btu/lb of bone dry wood based on a mixture of Sitka Spruce (8,100 Btu/lb) and Western Hemlock (8,410 Btu/lb)2. 4.0 PROPOSED BIOMASS SYSTEMS Catalytic cord wood stoves were evaluated for the buildings at The Gateway to the Arctic Camp since the camp is not currently connected to the electric grid, cord wood is the preferred fuel, and the buildings are small and unoccupied for extended periods of time. A central cordwood boiler system was initially considered but not pursued do to extended unoccupied periods at the camp, potential for groundwater contamination with a pipe leak in a glycol system during unoccupied periods, and electricity requirements for district pumping. 4.1 TED’S SHED HEATING SYSTEM A catalytic cord wood stove sized at approximately 25,000 Btu/hr is recommended for heating Ted’s Shed. The building is 1 story with an open layout that provides a good application for wood stove heating. It is recommended that the stove is located centrally along the back outside wall to provide even heating throughout the space. It is also possible to cook or boil water on the top of these stoves, however this is not considered in this study. Catalytic stoves reburn the smoke generated during combustion, are more efficient, and generate less smoke when operated properly. Steps for operating a catalytic stove can vary based on the manufacturer selected. However, typical operation requires bypassing the catalytic element for the first wood charge on a cold start to warm up the stove and catalytic element. Then for subsequent charges the damper is closed to reroute the gases through the catalytic element, increasing efficiency and reducing smoke. 1 http://www.alaskawoodheating.com/energy_content.php 2 Avery, Robert B., Funck, James W., & Wilson, Pamela L. (2010). Fuelwood Characteristics of Northwestern Conifers and Hardwoods (updated). Portland, Or.: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 10 of 17 Installation would require a hearth pad to sit under the stove, a stack exiting through the roof to allow flue gases to vent outdoors, flashing for the roof penetration, and a radiation shield for the back wall. Electricity is not required to operate the stove. Fuel loading and ash removal are manual. The existing propane heater and tank are small, portable, and can easily be used for backup or during periods that wood is unavailable. Appendix A provides a plan view of the proposed system. 4.2 CABIN BIOMASS HEATING SYSTEM A catalytic cord wood stove sized at approximately 20,000 Btu/hr is recommended for heating each cabin. A stove sized at 10,000 Btu/hr would be preferred, however 20,000 Btu/hr is typically the smallest catalytic stove size that is available on the market. The cabins are currently divided in half on the 1st floor using a partition wall. A large portion of the heat provided from a wood stove is from heat radiation, therefore line of sight is helpful for effective heating. Removal of all or a portion of the partition wall is recommended so that a single small cord wood stove can be used to heat both sides of the cabin. Manually adjustable floor vents can be installed in the attic floor to allow heat to rise into the attic loft when occupied. Appendix A provides a plan view of the proposed system. Installation would require a hearth pad to sit under the stove, a stack exiting through the roof to allow flue gases to vent outdoors, flashing for the roof penetration, and a radiation shield for the back wall. Electricity is not required to operate the stove. Fuel loading and ash removal are manual. Catalytic stoves are recommended, however the smallest catalytic stove may be too large for the small cabins. If catalytic options cannot be found in this size, efficient EPA certified non‐ catalytic stoves would be the next best option. The existing propane heaters and tanks are small, portable, and can easily be used for backup or during periods that wood is unavailable. 5.0 BENEFIT/COST ANALYSIS Capital costs are estimated for the system based on recent quotations and bids provided by cord wood catalytic stove manufacturers. These costs include the catalytic wood stoves, flue pipes, hearth pads, flashing, radiation shields, and installation by GLCC staff. The estimated capital costs are listed in Table 5.0‐1. Tables showing the detailed cost breakdowns are found in Appendix B. Table 5.0‐1 – Estimated Project Capital Costs Project Description Estimated Capital Cost 5 catalytic wood stoves for 4 cabins and Ted’s Shed installed by GLCC $25,025 It is assumed that GLCC staff and members would split wood for use in the wood stoves and costs for wood splitting are not considered. Wood ash can be used as a soil amendment and a direct replacement for lime. Wood ash from the stoves could be used on GLCC grounds to Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 11 of 17 potentially improve soil conditions. Wood stoves would not utilize electricity, therefore electricity costs are not included for O&M costs. The catalytic elements will require replacement every 5 to 7 years. The cost for replacement elements vary but typically average $300 or less. An annualized cost of $50/year is included for replacement catalytic elements. Table 5.0‐2 – Estimated Annual Operating Costs for 5 Catalytic Wood Stoves Item Estimated Annual Cost Electricity $0 Ash Removal & Disposal $0 Catalytic Elements Annualized Replacement Cost (5 Stoves) $250 Estimated Annualized O&M Cost $250 Notes: 1 – Assumes that GLCC land applies the ash from wood stoves as a soil amendment on GLCC owned lands. 2 – Assumes that the replacement cost for a catalytic element is $300 and replaced in all 5 units every six years by GLCC staff. Potential annual savings are unknown since occupancy schedules will vary. However, one 4’x4’x8’ cord is equivalent to forty 20 lb propane tanks and would result in savings of $445 if wood is purchased and $695 if GLCC wood resources are used at no cost. Table 5.0‐3 shows the comparison of energy, cost, and savings per propane tank when using purchased birch cordwood. Table 5.0‐3 – Propane and Birch Cordwood Energy and Cost Comparison Summary Propane Gallons per 20 lb Propane Tank Output Energy per Tank at 99.9% Efficiency, mmBtu Propane Tanks per Cord Cost per Propane Tank Cord Wood Cost Equivalent of 1 Propane Tank Savings per Tank 4.7 0.43 40.0 $17.34 $6.31 $11.04 Since annual fuel use is unknown, savings and paybacks cannot be determined for this project. To provide an estimate of project potential, the quantity of propane tanks that would need to be offset with cord wood are estimated to generate a range of simple payback periods on project costs. Table 5.0‐4 provides potential simple payback periods in years, required annual savings to generate the simple payback period, and the quantity of propane tanks that would need to be offset with purchased cord wood and GLCC cord wood to generate the savings required for the stated payback periods. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 12 of 17 Table 5.0‐4 – Propane Tank Offsets to Achieve Simple Payback Periods Simple Payback Period, Years Annual Savings Required Qty of Propane Tanks Offset Required to Generate Payback with Purchased Wood Qty of Propane Tanks Offset Required to Generate Payback with GLCC Wood 5 $5,005 454 289 10 $2,503 227 144 15 $1,668 151 96 20 $1,251 113 72 As a reference, AKWarm estimates of annual heat demand show that the 5 buildings would require 364 propane tanks per year if they were occupied year round. Additionally, at the peak demands, Ted’s Shed would need about one 20 lb propane tank each day, and each Cabin would need one tank every two days. Note that the output capacity of the heaters in the Cabins will be dictated by the tank’s ability to vaporize the propane since they are stored outside. This ability is based on the level in the tank and the temperature at which the tank is stored. Their output will drop below the 9,000 Btu/hr rating of the heaters when the outside temperature reaches about 0oF and continue to drop off as the temperature drops. Table 5.0‐5 lists the assumptions and values used to develop costs and savings in this study. Table 5.0‐5 – Assumptions and Values Used in the Report Item Value and Unit Source Cord wood moisture content wet basis 20%WES E&E assumption Propane high heating value 91,300 Btu/gal WES E&E assumption Cord wood high heating value (Birch) 23.6 mmBtu/Cord University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service Wood pellet high heating value 15.2 mmBtu/ton WES E&E assumption Propane gallons per 20 lb tank 4.7 gallons WES E&E assumption Propane unvented space heater efficiency (HHV)99%WES E&E assumption Catalytic cord wood stove efficiency (HHV) 72%EPA minimum efficiency Cord wood price $250.00/Cord Budget quote Wood pellet price $6.00 per 40 lb bag Budget quote Propane price $3.69/gallon GLCC Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 13 of 17 6.0 CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS This study concludes that Great Lands Christian Church can reduce annual operating costs for space heating by installing high efficiency, low emission catalytic wood stoves. Benefits for using high efficiency stoves for the camp are that they do not require electricity to operate, there is no risk for leaks or freezing from leaving them unattended during unoccupied periods, they will be able to utilize a fuel source that is readily available for harvest on GLCC lands, and they can efficiently heat the spaces evaluated. As GLCC continues to pursue biomass energy options, WES Energy & Environment recommends that the next level of evaluation includes detailed consideration of the following items:  Siting of the wood stoves in the cabins.  Wood stove capital costs based on detailed site investigations and direct quotes from manufacturers.  Alternative funding sources (low interest loans, grants, and incentives).  Assessment of annual use for the buildings, and comparison of the savings based on this usage to capital costs.  Consideration of the following regarding propane tank use: o Outdoor propane tank connection exposes the tanks to ambient temperatures, which will dictate the vaporization rate for the propane tanks. In extreme cold temperatures when the most heat is needed from the tanks, the vaporization rate drops off and this will be the limiting factor for the heat output. At ‐44oF, the propane will remain in liquid form. o When tanks are filled in cold conditions, and stored in cold conditions, they can vent gas for pressure relief when brought inside and warmed. This should not be a major issue, but should be considered when bringing the tanks into an occupied space. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 14 of 17 Source: http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/woodstoves.ht ml Source: http://www.forgreenheat.org/consumer_reso urces/reliablepellet.html 7.0 GENERAL BIOMASS TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION This section describes technologies that can be used for efficiently using wood for space heating and domestic hot water heating. Manufacturers of each technology are available both domestically and abroad. A partial list of manufacturers is provided for technologies and does not constitute an endorsement. Other manufacturers are available and individual investigations should be completed prior to purchase. Local codes and regulations may require modifications or additional components for compliance depending on the system considered. High Efficiency Catalytic Wood Stoves High efficiency catalytic wood stoves can be used to heat spaces efficiently using cord wood. They are typically used for smaller buildings and rooms with open layouts. The catalytic element reburns the smoke to increase efficiency and reduce air emissions. Efficiencies can reach 70% and higher. Equipment costs can range from $4,000 to $6,000 plus installation. Annual savings can range from $3,000 to $5,000 per year based on a facility using 1,500 gallons of propane per year at current prices. Catalytic elements will require periodic replacement every 5‐7 years depending on frequency of use and will cost $200 ‐ $400 for the replacement element. Wood loading and ash removal are manual. A partial list of manufacturers include Woodstock Soapstone, Blaze King, Vermont Castings, and Lopi. Wood Pellet Stoves High efficiency wood pellet stoves can be used to heat spaces efficiently using wood pellets. They are typically used for smaller buildings and rooms with open layouts. Efficiencies can reach 80% and higher. Equipment costs can range from $4,000 to $7,000 plus installation. Annual savings can range from $1,500 to $2,500 per year based on a facility using 1,500 gallons of propane per year at current prices. Fuel loading and ash removal are manual. A partial list of manufacturers include England Stove Works, Sherwood Industries, Harman, and Lopi. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 15 of 17 Source: http://www.woodboilers.com/products/pellet‐ boilers/froling‐p4‐pellet.html High Efficiency Indoor Wood Pellet Boiler High efficiency indoor wood pellet boilers utilize premium wood pellets as a renewable biomass fuel source for hot water space heating systems. Wood pellets are automatically fed from an adjacent storage hopper into the firebox based on heating demand. Efficiencies can exceed 80% when coupled with a hot water thermal storage system that minimizes cycling and allows the boiler to operate a more consistent rate to charge the hot water thermal storage tank. Multiple boilers can be operated to increase heating capacity. Equipment costs can vary depending on the heating capacity required. Annual savings can range from $3,000 to $6,000 per year based on a facility using 5,000 gallons of #1 fuel oil per year at current prices. Manual and automatic hopper loading is available. Ash removal is manual. A partial list of manufacturers include ACT Bioenergy, Froling, MESys, Evo World, Windhager, Kedel, and Wood Master. High Efficiency Indoor Cord Wood Boiler High efficiency indoor cordwood boilers utilize split cordwood as a renewable biomass fuel source for hot water space heating systems. Efficiencies can exceed 70% when coupled with a hot water thermal storage system that allows the cordwood boiler to operate at high fire to charge the hot water thermal storage tank. Equipment costs can typically range from $7,000 to $15,000 plus installation, but will vary based on size needed an options selected. Annual savings can range from $1,800 to $2,200 per year based on an average building using 1,500 gallons of #1 fuel oil per year at current prices. Manual loading and ash removal are required. A partial list of manufacturers include Wood Gun, Econoburn, Froling, Windhager, and Wood Master. Source: http://www.woodboilers.com/product s/woodboilers/froeling‐fhg.html Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 16 of 17 Source: http://www.afsenergy.com/Biomass%20Energy.htm Advanced Biomass Combustion Units and Boilers Advanced biomass combustion units and boilers are typically an engineered product capable of firing on wood chips, saw mill residue, wood pellets, saw dust and other biomass fuels. Fuel is typically delivered in bulk semi‐trailer loads and automatically conveyed to the combustion unit. Efficiencies can exceed 70% when coupled with a hot water thermal storage system. Emission controls are typically required to clean up exhaust gasses. Capital costs are high and vary depending on many factors. Annual fuel cost savings can range from $100,000 to $120,000 per year based on a facility using 50,000 gallons of #1 fuel oil per year at current prices. High fuel costs and high fuel usage can potentially make a project feasible. A partial list of manufacturers include Viessman, ACT Bioenergy, Froling, MESys, Evo World, Wood Master, Messersmith Manufacturing, AFS Energy Systems, Solagen, Wellons FEI, and Hurst. Hot Water Thermal Storage System Thermal storage tanks, also known as accumulator tanks or buffer tanks, can raise the efficiency of hot water heating systems firing on wood. Solid fuels burn more efficiently at higher firing rates than at lower rates or idle modes where the fuel smolders, smokes, and wastes energy. Hot water thermal storage allows the solid fuel boiler to fire efficiently at full output to store the heat at elevated temperatures in storage tanks. For optimum operation a mixing valve is installed to blend cold water returning from the facility with hot water stored in the thermal storage tank. Hot water is sent back to the facility at a temperature that is lower than the storage tanks, providing heat storage and a buffer for short periods of high demand. This method of operation reduces smoldering and smoking from inefficient operation, fuel use, creosote buildup, and the need for frequent stoking. Source: http://www.viessmann‐ us.com/en/District_Heating/Products/dhw/Storag e_Tanks.html Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Page 17 of 17 Source: WES Energy & Environment File Photo District Piping Systems It can often be cost effective to connect multiple buildings to one central wood fired heating plant. Long runs of buried piping can be installed cost effectively using pre‐insulated PEX piping. It is important to use factory injected close cell foam insulation with a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) insulation jacket to prevent the insulation from being compromised from ground water or leaks. Pipe sizes can range from 3/4” to 5” with roll lengths up to 600 feet. Pipe material costs can be more expensive than traditional iron pipe, however installation costs can be reduced due to longer runs between splices and connections. Specialty pre‐insulated steel systems are also available when larger diameters, higher pressures, or higher temperatures are needed. Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Appendix A Conceptual Drawings Teds Shed LayoutCatalytic Wood Stove6" Flue48'-0"22'-0"SCALE5'0'2.5' 5'Notes:1. This drawing is a conceptual layout for the purposes ofshowing one option for layout of a heating system. Finaldesign and layout will change based on equipmentselected, designer, and site conditions.Overhead DoorWESEE Great Lands Christian Church Fairbanks, AK Teds Shed 24'-0"16'-0"Loft AccessTyp.Existing Cabin LayoutNew Cabin LayoutPropane HeatersPropane TanksLoft AccessTyp.CatalyticWood Stove6" Flue24'-0"16'-0"SCALE5'0'2.5' 5'Notes:1. This drawing is a conceptual layout for the purposes ofshowing one option for layout of a heating system. Finaldesign and layout will change based on equipmentselected, designer, and site conditions.WESEE Great Lands Christian Church Fairbanks, AK Cabin 1-4 Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Appendix B Preliminary Capital Cost Estimates Appendix B Great Lands Christian Church Gateway to the Arctic Line Item Value Units $/Unit Cost1&2 Catalytic wood stove rated at ~20,000 Btu/hr over 20 hours 5 $3,000 15,000$ 40" x 40" Hearth Pad 5 $500 2,500$ Black pipe chimney 5 $750 3,750$ Flashing and rain cap 5 $200 1,000$ Radiation shield for back wall 5 $100 500$ Sub‐Total 22,750$ Contingency 10%2,275$ Total 25,025$ Notes: 4 ‐ Cost estimate is based on competitive bidding of equipment. Catalytic Wood Stove Conceptual Capital Cost Estimate 1 ‐ The catalytic wood stove systems are assumed to be installed by GLCC members. Therefore, installation costs are not included. 2 ‐ The stove size is approximate, is selected based on the smallest stoves currenly available on the market, and will vary based on the manufacturer selected. 3 ‐ Assumes that professional services will not be required due to the simplicity of the installation. WES Energy & Environment Biomass Prefeasibility Report Date: July 28, 2015 Great Lands Christian Church Final Gateway to the Artic WES Energy & Environment Appendix C AkWarm Heating Load Estimates Client:Nick Morrill Home at:Ted's Shed Talkeetna, AK 99676 Energy Flows below are in Btu/hour Gross Gross Useable Gross Useable Natural Month Hours Loss Internal Internal Solar Solar Infil cfm Jan 744 18,490 3,855 3,855 185 183 27 Feb 678 16,689 3,855 3,855 451 447 26 Mar 744 15,219 3,855 3,855 867 864 24 Apr 720 11,136 3,855 3,855 1,122 1,115 21 May 744 7,624 3,855 3,849 1,075 1,055 18 Jun 720 4,724 3,855 3,421 1,105 935 16 Jul 744 3,731 3,855 3,025 1,048 671 13 Aug 744 4,616 3,855 3,386 837 750 14 Sep 720 7,234 3,855 3,835 620 615 17 Oct 744 11,587 3,855 3,855 426 423 21 Nov 720 15,699 3,855 3,855 248 246 25 Dec 744 18,400 3,855 3,855 111 110 26 Annual Energy Flows Gross Loss: 98.5 MMBtu Gross Internal: 33.8 MMBtu Useable Internal: 32.5 MMBtu Internal Utilization: 0.962 Gross Solar: 5.9 MMBtu Useable Solar: 5.4 MMBtu Solar Utilization: 0.915 Net Heat Load: 60.6 MMBtu Design Heat Load See the 'Design Heat Loss Report' for detailed information on heating system sizing. Main Home: 26,747 Btu/hour Garage: 0 Btu/hour AkWarmCalc ver. 2.4.1.0, Energy Library ver. 3/30/2015 Client:Nick Morill Home at:Cabin Talkeetna, AK 99676 Energy Flows below are in Btu/hour Gross Gross Useable Gross Useable Natural Month Hours Loss Internal Internal Solar Solar Infil cfm Jan 744 8,719 2,481 2,481 177 175 3 Feb 678 7,870 2,411 2,411 374 372 3 Mar 744 7,176 2,317 2,317 634 624 3 Apr 720 5,251 2,223 2,223 754 718 2 May 744 3,595 2,154 2,107 669 595 2 Jun 720 2,228 2,129 1,747 657 397 2 Jul 744 1,759 2,154 1,515 634 242 1 Aug 744 2,177 2,223 1,757 540 338 1 Sep 720 3,411 2,317 2,199 450 436 2 Oct 744 5,464 2,411 2,411 337 335 2 Nov 720 7,403 2,481 2,481 226 225 3 Dec 744 8,677 2,506 2,506 111 110 3 Annual Energy Flows Gross Loss: 46.5 MMBtu Gross Internal: 20.3 MMBtu Useable Internal: 19.1 MMBtu Internal Utilization: 0.940 Gross Solar: 4.1 MMBtu Useable Solar: 3.3 MMBtu Solar Utilization: 0.820 Net Heat Load: 24.0 MMBtu Design Heat Load See the 'Design Heat Loss Report' for detailed information on heating system sizing. Main Home: 11,003 Btu/hour Garage: 0 Btu/hour AkWarmCalc ver. 2.4.1.0, Energy Library ver. 3/30/2015