Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center
Central Wood Biomass Masonry Heater
Biomass wood energy is stored during a tree's growth. A central masonry heater, with a special refractory core and extended heat-exchange flue, absorbs heat from a relatively short and hot fire. Long-term radiant heat storage and distribution is accomplished with high efficiency and very low emissions. An hydronic heat exchanger is tied into the geothermal radiant heating system.
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Photo courtesy of Thomas Brown, Architect