Customer case:

Strong collaboration leads to process and efficiency improvements

Aug 9, 2023

Optimized plant reliability and availability by close collaboration between Valmet and Eneco Bio Golden Raand Delfzijl

Strong collaboration leads to process and efficiency improvements
Since we solved the fuel quality issue together, plant reliability and availability have been very high. Since 2017, when we started delivering steam, plant efficiency has been higher than expected.”
Gertie Huitink, Head of Industrials & Storage, Eneco

Summary

Location Eneco Bio Golden Raand Delfzijl, Netherlands 
Customer challenge Insufficient fuel quality and unreliable plant operation 
Solution Annual inspections of main equipment with performance evaluation and maintenance recommendations. Process and operation support. 24/7 on-call service, and outage planning. 
Result Optimized plant reliability and availability with overall plant efficiency higher than anticipated.

Technical summary - Valmet CFB boiler, Bag House Filters and ESP

Start-up date 2013
Steam 127 MWth, 50 kg/s, 90 bar, 520 °C 
Fuels Recycled wood