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Water Industry
Wastewater treatment processes include energy-intensive operations such as aeration and pumping. As the cost of energy rises and emphasis on renewable sources increases, local authorities are seeking solutions that can save money and meet their environmental obligations.
The energy efficiency of a wastewater treatment plant can be maximised through the use of anaerobic digestion (AD). The methane produced when sewage sludge is digested can be used to power a combined heat and power (CHP) generator, which in turn provides electricity for the site and the hot water that can be passed through a heat exchanger to assist the digestion process. This can eliminate the need to purchase fossil fuels for plant heating processes and significantly reduces costs.
Featuring electrical outputs from 400 to 4,300 kWe, the Cat® CG range of generators from Finning can operate on gases of varying quality, including digester and sewage gas. The units are designed for maximum efficiency and provide a renewable energy solution for long-term savings.
Our extensive experience in working with water utility companies includes a full design, build, ownership and operation project on the biggest anaerobic digestion plant of its kind in the South of England. When operating at full capacity, the AD plant creates enough energy to power approximately 3,000 homes in the local area. From our first installation to our most recent, we continue to operate round-the-clock, providing a level of support and reliability not offered elsewhere in the industry.
Waste Industry
With a wide portfolio of operating plants, we’re experienced in designing fuel recovery systems and in applications involving heat recovery. As you’d expect, we take the quality of our products seriously, meaning we meet and exceed stringent process plant standards. In addition, we specialise in offering long-term contracts and attractive finance packages.
Electricity Industry
The electricity industry changes rapidly – factors such as fuel prices, consumer trends and generation capacity all require an adaptable, commercial approach. At Finning, we have the capabilities that count. From base load generation, mid merit peaking and network support applications, to fast response plant amongst others – we’ve got you covered. In mission-critical applications, we also specialise in mobile generation trucks for temporary network support during essential maintenance works.
