Biomass Boilers

The challenge

Generating electricity using fossil fuel is the most popular method in the world. However, the costs for producing energy with traditional carbon-based fuels are increasing. In addition, there is a global decree for the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG) and the dependence upon fossil fuels.

The solution

Biomass is readily available; lower priced, and can be sustainably grown. ANDRITZ innovative fluidized bed combustion technologies for generating power from biomass incorporate decades of experience and have been implemented in all areas of the pulp and paper industry as well as for utility or municipal power plants.

The combustion in a fluidized bed boiler is characterized by thorough mixing and intensive movement of fuel in a dense cloud of heated solid particles under controlled temperature conditions. This excellent mixing leads to improved heat and material transfer during combustion allowing various fuels to be fired simultaneously in the same boiler.