Wood heat for small plants

Journal Article · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Wood Wood Prod.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5094957

Wallin, J C

It is reported that the Viking Pallet Co. of Osseo, Minn., recently converted its 10,000 sq. ft. pallet manufacturing plant to wood heat by installing a 1 1/4 million Btu G and S furnace. After a payback period of four years, the firm expects to save more than $4,000 a year on fuel costs. The former system of gas heat was only economical if the plant thermostat was kept at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Wood heat enables the thermostat to be set at a more comfortable 60 degrees Fahrenheit and be equally economical. Another company, Pallets and Skates Co. has invested in wood stoves. Depending on weather conditions, savings of $800-1,200 a month can be made by heating the building with cant ends and trimmings.

• OSTI ID: 5094957
• Journal Information: Wood Wood Prod.; (United States), Vol. 86:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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