International technology group Andritz has been awarded an order by Dalkia Poznań ZEC S.A. to convert a boiler fired by pulverized coal to a biomass-fired boiler in Dalkia Poznań’s combined heat and power plant in Poland.
The unit with the converted Andritz biomass boiler will produce approximately 170 GWh/a of certified green electricity and 325 GWh/a of heat. Start-up is scheduled for December 2011.
The converted biomass boiler will be based on Andritz's proven bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) combustion technology. The scope of supply comprises pressure parts, combustion air system, fuel feeding and ash handling equipment, soot blowing system, modification of the existing flue gas cleaning system, erection work, and start-up. This order further strengthens The company's strong market position in the biomass boiler market.
Dalkia Poznań ZEC is a member of Dalkia Polska, the largest private operator of district heating networks in Poland, present in 40 towns and cities across Poland and providing heating for 2,000,000 people. Its strategy is based on sustainable development, including the use of renewable energy sources, in particular biomass.
