Optimized boiler performance by improving maintenance process, shut-down planning and digital support tools
Jul 26, 2023
Collaboration with Borås Energi & Miljö in Sweden, the cooperation started during the take-over of the plant back in 2019. Through a Performance Agreement Valmet and Borås Energi & Miljö enable stable production by minimizing unforeseen shutdowns.
Summary
Location
Borås Energi och Miljö, Sobacken, Sweden
Challenge
Enable stable production by minimizing unforeseen shutdowns. Reduce long support lead times which can lead to underperformance of the BFB Boiler.
BFB Boiler with steam capacity of 120 MWth ,48 kg/s, 139 bar, 540 °C
Fuels: Forest residues, bark, wood chips
Solution
Process optimization, operation support and continuous plant development activities was implemented together with optimization of the maintenance process.
The comprehensive 3-year Performance Agreement also included:
Performance evaluation 4 times per year
Digital tools in use for efficient, fast support and process data transfer
Shut-down planning and effective supervision
24/7 support via Customer portal and Valmet Performance Center
On-demand process and operation support
Test of Boiler Safety Related System (SRS test)
Annual inspections of main equipment and tube thickness measurement program
Shutdown planning and supervision
Performance evaluation and reporting 4 times per year
Spare part management
Results
Unplanned downtime was minimized, and overall performance increased through fast and effective support, scheduled maintenance stops, and continuous process development based on performance evaluations and inspections.
Key words
Process optimization, spare parts, Sweden, Performance Agreement
