Biomass
Hunt, Guillot, & Associates (HGA) personnel have been assisting companies with
biomass projects for decades. HGA staff have served as engineers, project
managers, maintenance managers, plant managers and owners of facilities that
utilize biomass energy. In short, HGA staff have been involved with biomass
projects from every angle and many have over 30 years experience in the
industry.
Through its in-house expertise, partners and outside
re-sources HGA can advise on a variety of biomass technologies and applications:
Biomass Power Plants
In traditional biomass to power plants wood feedstock is burned to boil water &
produce steam. The steam is used to turn turbines which generate electricity.
Companies that produce wood products and paper have taken advantage of biomass
energy for decades. HGA has assisted a number of companies in engineering,
constructing, & operating this type of biomass facility.
Pellet Mills
Pellets are a form of renewable generally created from wood, but also able to be
produced from other sources such as agri-wastes and animal litter. Raw materials
are ground, dried, and pressed to produce pellets. The resulting pellets can be
used in industrial settings such as co-firing with coal or used in residential
wood burning stoves. There are several grades available, mainly differentiated
by the level of ash produced and btu value. HGA is very knowledgeable in the
development, engineering, & construction of pellet mill facilities.
Biomass Co-Firing & Conversion Projects
The most cost-effective way for utilities to meet renewable energy requirements
is through co-firing of biomass with coal or conversion of existing small coal
facilities to biomass. Introducing biomass material into a coal-fired boiler
will reduce NOX and SOX emissions but only if the proper adjustments are made.
CFD modeling and careful analysis of the biomass material characteristics are
key steps to ensuring a successful project and maximizing the positive impact on
emissions. By providing careful analysis on the front end HGA’s engineers and
technical experts will ensure that the project is a success at start-up.
Biofuels
Biofuels are typically created through either yeast fermentation to create
alcohols such as ethanol or processing to yield oils that can be used in
biodiesel. Through its partner resources HGA can assist in the development,
engineering, & construction of biofuel facilities.
How can HGA assist with your biomass project?
