The new biomass plant will be capable of processing waste wood, including contaminated wood and fuel containing metals, with no pre-treatment required. The Templeborough plant will generate 40 MW of green electricity, which is enough to supply 78,000 homes, and provide local employment opportunities throughout the construction and operational phases.
| Plant Design Data | ||
| Process Parameters | Values* | Units |
| Waste Capacity | 32.9 | t/h |
| Heat Value | 13.7 | MJ/kg |
| Steam Output | 158 | t/h |
| Steam Temperature | 500 | ºC |
| Steam Pressure | 80 | bar |
| Boiler Outlet Flue Gas Temp. | 135 | ºC |
| Feed Water Temperature | 150 | ºC |
Operation and Maintenance:
The advantages of having the original equipment manufacturer operating and maintaining the plant are numerous. Some of them are:
In addition, B&W Vølund have significant experience of undertaking service and upgrade projects and the warranties and guarantees have much greater value.
UK-focused O&M structure
B&W Vølund have signed three 15-year O&M contracts in the UK, including one for the Templeborough plant in Rotherham. All of these plants and future UK plants will benefit from B&W Vølund having a UK-focused structure in place with the added benefits of prompt servicing and provision of spares.
The Solution:
The key reason why B&W Vølund have been selected is based on B&W Vølund’s solution-based approach which entails de-risking the project for the plant owner. The key features of the solution are:
All of the above features significantly de-risk the project for the project developers and the plant owner.
The Technology:
B&W Vølund’s technology concept is based on in-house knowledge and many years of experience and provides high efficiency, availability and performance combined with a robust design to give an extended design life.
B&W Vølund’s solution is based on the patented DynaGrate® technology, providing excellent fuel flexibility. The key benefits for the plant owner are:
