Kiln Selection  |  RET Energy Screen 

Fuel type: Wood Waste?  Oil?  Natural Gas?

Total square footage of roof area

Note any conduit and fixtures on the roof that cannot be relocated. This would reduce effective area of roof.

Location of Kiln

Mapping of the Geographical location

 

Site Visit by Engineering & Contractor

Take pictures & measurements of roof area

Note any issues on roof area

• Exhaust Vents

• Electrical conduit and steam line runs

• Structures

• Roof integrity

• Job and roof access

• Does the roof need resealed?

 

Establish a preliminary ducting plan

Plan ducting route|
 

Establish an install timeline

• Kiln Shutdown for PM

• Working while kiln is in operation

 

Engineering

Solar Wall Configuration design for square footage and obstructions

Section that will maximize energy recovery

 

Fan Selection

• CFM determined by square footage
• CFM required for maximum energy recovery

• Electrical Requirements

– VFD Panels

 

Ducting

• CFM requirement and determine the size of ducting for low static

• Obstructions that would cause custom designs

– Walkways

– Steam piping

 

Install & Commissioning