Safety criterias

Abstract

The use of wood fuels is becoming increasingly important in times of climate change, energy crisis and critical dependence on gas, oil and electricity imports. Modern biomass combustion systems are equipped with safety devices that make operation safe in conjunction with fire protection requirements for the boiler room and fuel store. However, fire accidents in wood-fired systems cannot be completely avoided. In most cases, they can be attributed to operating errors by the user, structural defects, poor maintenance and disregard for safety regulations. As part of the research project “Safety criteria for biomass heating systems”, fire cause statistics are analyzed and the main reasons for fires are identified using accident reports and field reports from experts. Based on the results, safety-relevant measures and recommendations are derived and prepared for specific target groups. The results should help to improve the level of public information and create awareness for the safe operation of combustion plants.