Valmet to supply advanced process control and camera technology to MVV’s Ridham Dock Biomass Facility in Kent, the United Kingdom

The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the fourth quarter 2023. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery is scheduled for the second quarter 2024.

“The team at Ridham are looking forward to working with Valmet to implement the advanced process control system. We are confident the system will help to improve the performance of our combustion process as well as improve the performance and efficiency of our plant,” says David Magrath, Maintenance Manager, MVV Environment Ridham Ltd.

“It is always exciting to assist our customers in moving their plant performance forward. We have a strong track record and many system references in the thermal waste conversion market in the United Kingdom. Nowadays we can use our latest imaging technology along with advanced process controls built into the existing system to deliver a further step change. This represents a unique offering to the market and adds a higher level of automation to assist plant operators to maximize their assets,” says Chris Heywood, Country Manager UK and Ireland, Automation, Valmet.

Technical information about Valmet’s delivery

Valmet’s total scope of delivery includes Advanced Process Control - Valmet DNA Combustion Manager and Valmet Furnace Visible Imaging System.

The advanced control solution together with the camera system, that monitors the location of the flame front on the grate, maximizes capacity and fuel throughput without the risk of overloading. The order was preceded by a Process Performance Study carrier out by Valmet on site.

Information about the customer MVV

With around 6,400 employees and annual sales of more than EUR 7.5 billion in 2023, MVV is one of Germany’s leading energy companies. Its activities focus on providing a reliable, economical and environmentally friendly supply of energy to industrial, commercial and private household customers. MVV is also operating several waste conversion facilities in the UK since 2015.

For further information, please contact: 
Chris Heywood, Country Manager UK and Ireland, Automation, Valmet, chris.heywood(at)valmet.com, tel. +44 7887 952 432.