Testing methods and emission requirements for small boilers (<300 kW) in Europe

Testing methods and emission requirements for small boilers (< 300 kW) applied in those European countries that are most potential target countries for the exports of Finnish manufacturers of small boilers are briefly reviewed in this report. Efficiency and emission requirements are surveyed and testing methods applied in each country are presented briefly. The countries included are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The new standard for small boilers fired with solid fuels, applied within the European Union, is also described.