Customer case:

Close partnership leads to high operational availability despite the use of challenging fuels

Aug 23, 2023

A partnership with Vattenfall Jordbro plant, Sweden, spanning over ten years has enabled splendid operational availability despite the challenges of recycled wood as fuel. 

Close partnership leads to high operational availability despite the use of challenging fuels

Summary

Location Jordbro (Vattenfall), Sweden
Customer challenge Using recycled wood as fuel causes challenges with consistent energy supply and operational availability. 
Solution Since the commissioning of the plant, Valmet has been a close partner and delivered services such as: 
  • Performance evaluations and inspections 

  • Plant optimization and tuning 

  • Preventive maintenance structure and management 

  • Outage management, planning, and supervision 

  • Spare part management 

  • Operator competence development through web-based training courses 

  • Site work with complex repairs 

Result A partnership spanning over ten years has enabled splendid operational availability despite the challenges of recycled wood as fuel. 

Technical summary - Valmet BFB Boiler, Combined heat and power plant (CHP)

Start-up date 2012
Capacity Boiler 63 MWth, turbine 20 MWe
Fuels Recycled wood