ANDRITZ Secures Contract for Advanced Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant in Germany
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has been contracted by German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. This plant, designed to handle 35,000 tons of dry substance per year, will serve approximately 80 municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The incineration process will produce ash for phosphorus recovery, a vital resource mandated for recycling by German regulations. The generated steam will support local electricity and heating needs. The plant is expected to start operations in June 2027.
(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 16-Jul-2024— /EuropaWire/ — German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH has awarded an order to the international technology group ANDRITZ to deliver an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration facility. This new plant will facilitate the efficient and reliable disposal of sewage sludge and enable the recovery of valuable phosphorus.
Project Manager of MVA Bielefeld-Herford, Alexander Krenzer, commended ANDRITZ’s advanced technical proposal and their demonstrated expertise, performance, and dedication. “ANDRITZ presented a technically advanced concept and impressed us with their expertise, performance, and commitment. We are sure that we have found a strong and reliable partner and look forward to implementing the project together,” Krenzer stated.
The new facility will feature a highly efficient boiler designed on an adiabatic concept, including a waste heat steam generator capable of processing 35,000 tons of dry substance per year. The boiler will incinerate sludge from approximately 80 municipalities across North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. This process will ensure resource-efficient and environmentally friendly disposal, adhering to the German sewage sludge regulation (AbfKlärV).
The mono-incineration process produces ash from which phosphorus, a critical yet finite and non-renewable resource, can be extracted. The German sewage sludge regulation mandates the recycling of phosphorus from sewage sludge. The steam generated from the incineration process will be directed to the existing waste incineration plant, which in turn will produce electricity for the public grid and supply heat to the local district heating system.
“We are honored to partner with MVA Bielefeld-Herford on this strategic project,” said Benjamin Klammer, Sales Project Manager at ANDRITZ. “This contract underscores our commitment to deliver cutting-edge technology that supports a circular economy. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”
ANDRITZ’s responsibilities include the engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of the boiler plant, along with a dry flue gas cleaning system. The plant is slated to commence operations in June 2027.
ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.
ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.
The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.
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