Multifuel solutions

High fuel competence is one of the ways that Valmet stands out from other boiler manufacturers. Around the world, we have more than 260 fluidized bed boiler references based on BFB (bubbling fluidized bed) and CFB (circulating fluidized bed) technologies, and most of them are designed to burn more than one fuel.

The most economic fuel mixture

Multifuel capability in a boiler provides you with operational flexibility and enables you to always choose the most economic fuel portfolio based on individual fuel availability and price.

Valmet’s solution for high moisture content and low heating value fuels, such as biomass, sludge and peat, is the Valmet BFB Boiler based on bubbling fluidized bed technology. For fuels with a high heating value, such as coal, pet coke, recycled wood or SRF, we recommend the Valmet CFB Boiler based on circulating fluidized bed technology.

R&D Center for testing fuels

In addition to the large installed base, Valmet’s in-depth fuel expertise builds on the testing capability in its R&D Center in Tampere, Finland. There are several test reactors and boilers ranging from 100 kW to 4 MW in which new fuels can be tested before being commercially adopted.

Our solutions for multifuel needs

Valmet BFB Boiler

Our solution utilizing bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) combustion technology has wide fuel flexibility, high combustion efficiency, high reliability, excellent controllability and low emissions.

Valmet CFB Boiler

Valmet CFB Boiler is an advanced circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler developed by Valmet. It combines high-efficiency combustion of various solid fuels with low emissions, even when burning fuels with completely different calorific values at the same time.

Services for Energy production

Are you targeting for carbon neutral Energy production? Valmet’s service expertise brings the best operating practices for the whole lifecycle of your process, ensuring the minimized environmental footprint. By combining our long-term experience with your team, we will drive for continuous success in your process efficiency and sustainability.

Multifuel and biomass

Valmet DNA Automation System covers all controls and monitoring for the processes in fluidized bed boiler power plants.

Customer success stories

A huge leap into a carbon-neutral future at Oulun Energia

Oulun Energia intends to achieve carbon neutrality in its energy production by 2035, simultaneously boosting the circular economy. Its new Laanila biopower plant in Oulu, Finland, features maximum fuel flexibility and high utilization of various side streams.

Taking the circular economy forward – Flexible energy production

Through its technology, automation and services offering, Valmet has a key role in enabling its customers to apply a circular economy in their operations within energy production.

Focus on fuel flexibility

The new multifuel boiler plant at Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto (TSE) is an excellent example of the best features of CFB technology, such as the possibility to use whatever fuel is currently available at the lowest cost.

Sappi Kirkniemi taps into a new fuel opportunity

A side stream from oil refineries - asphaltene - is now a cost-effective fuel at the power plant at the Sappi Kirkniemi mill in Finland. The high fuel flexibility of Valmet CFB Boiler plays a key role in this outstanding example of a circular economy.

Our expertise is at your service

Our focus is to bring your performance forward. Our expertise in sustainable energy production is at your disposal. Get in touch with our specialists through your local Valmet office, or the link below.