European Biomass Ash Workshop

A tremendous increase in the use of biomass as a replacement fuel for coal for the production of heat and power causes the production also of huge quantities of BiomassAsh ( BMA ). The present-day situation is that this process has progressed far beyond the point where small quantities of BMA could just disappear.

The conversion of coal-fired boilers into biomass fired result in comparatively large amounts of BMA at one place. Considering the Waste Hierarchy in the Waste Directive and the philosophy for power plant operation the produced ashes should be used as far as possible

If a landfilling tax apply, such an option is not the preferred outlet.

On top of that the wish to bring back essential nutrients and fertilizing agent to the forest or farmland in order to comply with Corporate Social Responsibility has gained more acceptance. Utilization in any form and the implications of the use of BMA is crucially important.

This in mind, the one-day workshop will concentrate updates for the utilization and handling of the various BMA’s in the present situation. It is the belief that more effort is needed but at least the workshop will give a solid view of the present situation.

Discussion, questions and answers are expected.