EEW has successfully commissioned its new flue gas cleaning line in Helmstedt. This significant investment marks a new phase of operation for the Waste-to-Energy facility.
Key Takeaways
- EEW has successfully commissioned a new flue gas cleaning line in Helmstedt, marking a crucial investment in its Waste-to-Energy facility.
- This project involved a significant financial investment and aims to enhance the plant’s compliance with emission limits and improve environmental performance.
- The updating of the exhaust gas treatment system includes optimising processes for better sustainability in waste energy generation.
- The implementation of this project occurred alongside regular operations, minimising downtime during construction.
- The hot commissioning phase begins with real operational conditions, allowing for testing and optimisation of the new flue gas cleaning line.
German plant operator EEW is investing a mid-double-digit million euro amount in its Buschhaus Waste-to-Energy site in Helmstedt. A significant milestone in this modernisation project has been reached with the first flue gas from boiler line 2 being routed through the new flue gas cleaning line 6. This event marks the successful completion of the first part of the hot commissioning process.
The project ensures that the plant will continue to meet the strictest emission limits and remain technologically advanced.
Modernisation To Enhance Environmental Performance
The primary goal of the project is the fundamental technical renewal of the exhaust gas treatment system. This includes the optimisation of processes and the sustainable improvement of the environmental performance of the thermal waste treatment facility.
“With the successful commissioning of the new flue gas cleaning line, we are reaching a significant milestone for our site in Helmstedt,” said Joachim Manns, COO of EEW. He added that the investment underscores the company’s commitment to generating energy from waste efficiently and sustainably, strengthening the future viability of the site.
Implementation During Ongoing Operations
A specific challenge of the project was its implementation during the plant’s ongoing operations. The construction and assembly work was conducted in parallel with regular energy generation. The changeover to the new system was timed to coincide with a mandatory plant inspection, which prevented additional downtime.
With the first waste fire, the hot commissioning of the new line under real operating conditions begins. During this phase, the system will be progressively tested, adjusted, and optimised. This marks the transition from the construction phase to the operational phase. The TRV Buschhaus facility in Helmstedt uses thermal treatment for non-recyclable waste to generate power and heat.
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