Yes, depending on the age of your oil-fired boiler, you should be able to convert your Grant Vortex boiler from kerosene oil to operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The conversion process involves some small changes to the boiler and system, changes which can be made to most Grant Vortex oil boilers. Please note, some older models of Vortex boilers will not be compatible for HVO operation so speak to your engineer first.
HVO is a second generation low carbon liquid fuel which is an environmentally friendly alternative to kerosene. It is made from organic matter and waste materials and it is a ‘drop-in’ replacement fuel which can help reduce carbon emissions by up to 88% compared to traditional fossil fuels. The availability of HVO biofuels is currently limited, with field trials ongoing, but this low carbon liquid fuel should help many homes with traditional oil-fired boilers to significantly reduce their carbon footprints.
All of Grant UK’s current range of Vortex floor standing low NOx yellow flame boilers are compatible with HVO with a few minor adjustments that your installation, commissioning or service engineer will be able to assist with. These adjustments include replacing the existing oil nozzle with a HVO compatible equivalent, replacing the flexible oil line, adjusting the oil pressure and burner settings, replacing the oil filter with a biofuel compatible filter and, depending on the age of your boiler, replacing the oil pump. These modifications can be carried out as part of annual boiler service. Find your local boiler service engineer here.
It is important to note that HVO biofuels are currently being used in field trials and the fuel is not currently available for wider supply. However, it is hoped that low carbon liquid fuels will be added to the Government's strategy to lower carbon emissions in home heating in the future. Learn more about these field trials here.
You can also discover more about HVO low carbon liquid fuel here and watch the video below to see what is involved in converting a Vortex boiler to operate on HVO biofuel.
If you have any questions regarding your oil boiler, please contact your heating engineer.
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