Eco design stoves are designed to use less fuel and produce more warmth than traditional wood burning stoves. They feature a new, improved internal baffle system and improved air circulation to help the fire burn more efficiently. These products are designed to reduce the emissions of smoke and other harmful chemicals associated with solid fuel appliances.
The Ecodesign scheme is a European-wide programme that aims to reduce the amount of harmful pollutants released into the environment from all kinds of energy-related products, from gas boilers to solid fuel stoves. To be eligible for the Eco Design label, a stove must be verified to be more efficient than its predecessors. Several testing methods are used to ensure that the product meets the required standard.
In order to meet the standards set by Ecodesign, a stove must be certified by the HETAS. Once the stove is certified, it will carry a printed label that indicates the stove's efficiency. It will also display the SIA Ecodesign ready logo.
The Eco design scheme aims to achieve this by introducing stricter limits on the amount of emissions emitted by appliances. A particular focus is on the emission of particulates, or PM. This is a type of particle that is found in the air we breathe and is considered a potential health risk. Unlike the old, dusty open fire, modern clean-burning stoves produce less than 20% moisture in the wood, meaning that the emissions produced are far lower.
Although the Eco design scheme is not yet implemented in the UK, many Ecodesign ready stoves have already made their way to the market. Many of these devices are significantly more efficient than older models. They are able to deliver the same level of heat and warmth, but with 80% fewer emissions.
Ningbo Precise Machinery Co., Ltd. is a group of manufacturers and distributors that work together to promote wood burning and other biomass-fueled products. Their official website is here. If you have a question about your current stove or would like to know more about Ecodesign, the SIA has a wealth of information to help you.
While not all wood burning stoves are capable of producing the best-practices for emissions, the SIA has tested a number of models that are likely to pass the eco design test. For example, its ECO-DESIGN certification scheme will prove that a stove meets the latest emissions standards.
The Eco design scheme is a good first step towards reducing the emission of smoke from the home. It also helps to normalise the burning of wood in our homes.
RV10 Ceramic Glass Cylindrical Pellet Fireplace
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Height*Width*Depth |
980*525*545mm |
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Nominal heat output (kw) |
8kw |
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Maximum efficiency (%) |
85% |
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CO emission@ 13% O2 |
0.057% |
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Hopper capacity |
16KGS |
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Fuel consumption at maximum power (kg/h) |
1.85kg/h |
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Fuel consumption at minimum power (kg/h) |
0.9kg/h |
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Operation hours at maximum power |
9h |
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Operation hours at minimum power |
17h |
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Room heating capacity |
70-80㎡ |
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Weight (kg) |
79kg |
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Flue outlet (MM) |
80mm |
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