BIOMASS FUEL SWITCH (INTERFOR, ADAMS LAKE) Interfor’s installation of a biomass-fired energy system and modifications to its lumber-drying kilns and space-heating systems have eliminated the use of liquefied natural gas at the site. The system is extremely efficient; the combustion process reaches 1,800°F . and is controlled precisely to allow for complete combustion. The resulting ash can be disposed of safely in landfill or used as fertilizer. Project Type: To date, the Interfor Adams Lake project has meant the avoidance of nearly 41,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. Photos: www.videonexus.ca Fuel Switching 95,000 tonnes over 7 years Total Offsets: Equivalent # of Cars Off 18,627 Road for One Year: Region: Location: Project Proponent: Validator: Verifier: Thompson/Okanagan Adams Lake, BC International Forest Products KPMG Conestoga-Rovers & Associates technology from BC-based manufacturer of turnkey biomass in-stallations Wellons Canada, further supporting the growth of the local green economy. With the Adams Lake Mill providing all of its own fuel, Inter-for was able to eliminate another expense and ongoing source of emissions: those from the weekly 750-kilometre round trip diesel truck journey needed to supply the mill with liquefied natural gas. As the consumption of 500 litres of diesel results in some 1.3 tonnes of emissions, cutting out this weekly trip from BC’s Lower give you practical and cost effective space for any industrial or environmental application. BuildWorks delivers innovative design-build solutions. MegaDome structures are CSA-A660 certified and building code compliant. Canada & N.America Western Canada MegaDome ® pre-engineered fabric buildings www.megadomebuildings.com 1.888.427.6647 604.794.3628 buildworks.com/megadome 24 Canadian BIOMASS JULY/AUGUST 2012
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