Grain Burning
Heating Systems
Grain burning heating systems have become a very popular and wise choice for both rural and urban residents. Environmental issues combined with the upward spiral of energy costs has created a renewed interest among property owners to seek alternate heating systems that will provide comfortable, safe, and cost-effective heat. Prairie Fire Grain Energy Inc. offers three models of grain fueled heating systems that will save you money while keeping you and your family warm.
Experience the Benefits
- All heat output is measured in terms of BTU’s. One BTU is the amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.
- The last column of the chart below demonstrates effective cost and is most significant as it incorporates the cost of heat available from each source of fuel with the appliance efficiency.
- Grain fuel usage will vary according to individual needs during the heating season with consideration for grain quality, building insulation, location, and comfort levels.
Energy Price Vs. Energy Yield *
Grain Energy Source |
Energy Source |
$Cost/
Unit
1 |
$Cost/lb |
Energy
Content (Btu/lb) |
Appliance
Efficiency % 2 |
$Cost/
Million Btu |
Peas |
4.5/bu |
0.0750 |
7993 |
90 |
10.43 |
Rye |
3.4/bu |
0.0654 |
7245 |
90 |
10.03 |
Triticale |
3.4/bu |
0.0654 |
7852 |
90 |
9.25 |
Wheat |
4.75/bu |
0.0848 |
7894 |
90 |
11.94 |
Corn |
4.82/bu |
0.08621 |
7690 |
90 |
12.45 |
Other Energy Sources |
Energy Source |
$Cost/
Unit 1 |
Energy
Content |
Appliance
Efficiency % 3 |
$Cost/
Million Btu |
Propane |
0.477/litre |
18952 Btu/litre |
85 |
29.61 |
Electricity |
0.103/
kwh |
3414/Kwh |
100 |
30.16 |
Natural Gas |
0.4436/m3 |
35375 Btu/m3 |
85 |
14.75 |
Wood
Pellets |
0.3/kg |
8882 Btu/lb |
90 |
17.02 |
Heater Fuel |
0.83/litre |
36681 Btu/litre |
85 |
26.62 |
Wood |
200/cord |
16,464,000 Btu/cord |
60 |
20.24 |
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