BKK Varme is the largest energy company in western Norway. At its incineration plant in Rådalen, Fana, near Bergen, the company is responsible for waste handling from about 320,000 inhabitants in the local municipalities. To replace the outdated PLC system, Valmet’s steam turbine automation has been taking in use.
Now we can thoroughly analyze the reasons for the possible faults. There is more information for daily decision-making, and we can react sooner. What’s more, it is very positive for us that plant availability has increased.”
Stig Högholm, Maintenance Engineer
Summary
Location
Rådalen, Norway
Customer challenge
The old monitoring and control system reached the end of their lifecycle
Solution
Automation renewal by Valmet DNA Steam Turbine Automation offers redundancy and gives control of the turbine functionality. The open platform as well as the control and protection, which are integrated into one system, mean more precise information at the plant.
Results
Reliable district heat deliveries and eco-friendly energy production. Reliable turbine operation and quicker starts and stops.
