A European biomass energy study trip where potential investors will have an opportunity to see over 10 reference plants and learn about international leading technology, is scheduled for later this year. Source: TimberBiz
“We are looking for any interested attendees who are considering a biomass energy plant investment for their business and who would like to learn more about the technology available,” said a joint statement from Christian Jirkowsky and Sohum Gandhi (organisers and tour guides). Both have extensive experience in the field. Christian is General Manager of Polytechnik Biomass Energy Pty Ltd (NZ) and Sohum is General Manager of Enriva Pty Ltd based in NSW.
Themed the Showcase Tour (from 31 October to 4 November) it takes in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
If you are interested in taking part in the tour contact Sohum — [email protected]
The draft program at this stage is:
1st night – Sunday 30.10 – Monday 31.10. – Düsseldorf
Maritim Hotel Dusseldorf
Maritim-Platz 1
1st Reference Plant
Oberhausen – Cogeneration (CHP) / District Heating
Monday 31.10.2016 – 8:15 am to 9:45 am
Technical data:
12,150 kWth / 3,145 kWel
Superheated steam boiler, 60 bar / 430°C
Steam extraction for district heating
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: compost rejects, hog fuel and bark
2nd Reference Plant
Grebenau – Industrial Heat
Monday 31.10.2016 – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Technical data:
2,500 kWth – Saturated steam boiler
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: wood chips, hog fuel and bark
3rd Reference Plant
Plößberg – Cogeneration (CHP) / Industrial Heat
Monday 31.10.2016 – 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm
Technical data:
14,000 kWth / 2,000 kWel
Thermal oil boiler / ORC
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: bark and sawmill residues
2nd night – Monday 31.10. – Tuesday 01.11. – Regensburg
Hotel Münchner Hof
Tändlergasse 9
4th Reference Plant
Sonthofen- Cogeneration (CHP) / District Heating
Tuesday 01.11.2016 – 10:15 am to 11:00 am
Technical data:
4,250 kWth / 700 kWel
Superheated steam boiler, 32 bar / 450°C
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: bark, wood chips and forest residues
5th Reference Plant
Ilanz- Cogeneration (CHP) / District Heating
Tuesday 01.11.2016 – 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Technical data:
2,200 kWth / 350 kWel – Thermal oil boiler / ORC
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: 70% C&D wood and 30% wood chips
3rd night – Tuesday 01.11. – Wednesday 02.11. – Längenfeld
AQUA DOME Tirol – Therme Längenfeld
Oberlängenfeld 140
6th Reference Plant
Längenfeld – Cogeneration (CHP) / District Heating
Wednesday 02.11.2016 – 8:45 am to 10:15 am
Technical data:
10,500 kWth / 1,100 kWel
Hot water and thermal oil boiler / ORC
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: bark, wood chips and forest residues
7th Reference Plant
Wörgl – Industrial Heat / Dairy Industry
Wednesday 02.11.2016 – 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Technical data:
6,000 kWth – Saturated steam boiler
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: bark, wood chips and forest residues
8th Reference Plant
Reit im Winkl – District Heating
Wednesday 02.11.2016 – 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Technical data:
4,000 kWth – Hot water boiler + 800 kWth condensing HX
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: bark, wood chips and forest residues
4th night – Wednesday 02.11. – Thursday 03.11. – Reit im Winkl
Sonnhof’s Ferienresidenz
Gartenstraße 3
Thursday 03.11. Morning – Sightseeing Salzburg – Town and/or Province
Program depends on your prefereneces and the weather
9th Reference Plant
Schrems – District Heating
Thursday 03.11.2016 – 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Technical data:
1,500 + 2,000 kWth – Hot water boiler
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: bark, wood chips and forest residues
5th night – Thursday 03.11. – Friday 04.11. – Gmünd
Goldener Stern
Stadtplatz 15
10th Reference Plant
Rastenfeld – Power Generation
Friday 04.11.2016 – 8:00 am to 9:15 am
Technical data:
21,400 kWth / 5,000 kWel
Superheated steam boiler, 23 bar / 420°C
Steam extraction for district heating
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Fuel: compost rejects, hog fuel and bark
11th Reference Plant
Polytechnik’s Headquarters
Weissenbach – R&D
Friday 04.11.2016
Technical data:
1,000 kWth – Hot water boiler
Water-cooled reciprocating grate
Polytechnik®
Luft- und Feuerungstechnik GmbH
Hainfelderstraße 69
2564 Weissenbach | Austria
T: +43 2672 -890-0
www.polytechnik.com
6th night – Friday 04.11. – Saturday 05.11. – Vienna
Hotel Wilhelmshof GmbH
Kleine Stadtgutgasse 4
+ Interested in attending this technology tour? Contact Sohum Gandhi: [email protected]
