AVV Waste-to-Energy Plant
Renovation of furnace line 2

Background
AVV's furnace line 2 was due for a major renovation and for this task, AVV chose Vølund as the main supplier for the actual mechanical rebuild and ÅF as the control system supplier.
Solution
Based on the functional descriptions provided by Vølund, ÅF programmed an AC450 and an ABB 800xA operator interface. ÅF's delivery also included the following process units:
- Refuelling
- Pusher
- Primary air
- Secondary air
- Cooling air
- Boiler flue gas
- Oil burner
- Boiler circuit
- Grate control
- Ash transport
- Soot blower
Result
New furnace line with a new and improved control system, which resulted in better utilisation of waste, better emissions and better operating efficiency.
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