Metso's innovative reporting application enables measurement-based CO2 monitoring for emissions trading purposes
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso's innovative reporting application enables measurement-based CO(2
)monitoring for emissions trading purposes
Metso Corporation's press release on October 30, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. EET
First in Finland, the Martinlaakso power plant receives energy authority
approval for the innovative solution.
Metso's reporting application plays a central role in the online carbon dioxide
(CO(2)) measurement system at the Martinlaakso 1 power plant run by Vantaan
Energia in Vantaa, Finland. The power plant is the first in Finland to receive
approval for this measurement-based method from the Finnish Energy Authority,
the national administrator for the EU Emissions Trading Registry.
"The new online solution replaces traditional CO(2) reporting based on fuel
data. It fulfills the complex reporting requirements of the EU Emissions Trading
System by providing all necessary information for the verification process and
authority reporting. It also monitors the availability of the CO(2) measurement
system and generates alerts to notify plant operators about deviations," says
Tiina Stenvik, Solution Manager, Process Automation Systems, Metso.
The innovative CO(2) monitoring system was commissioned at the coal-fired
Martinlaakso power plant in 2013. In addition to Metso, the system suppliers
include SICK, who delivered the online measuring equipment, and Indmeas, who
supplied the flow measurements. Smooth and seamless cooperation between the
parties was essential in developing and delivering the high-performing solution.
Full integration with the plant automation system
"Metso's monitoring and reporting application provides us with real-time
information about the plant's CO(2) emissions. Before installing the system,
this emission information was obtained by sampling and weighing the incoming
fuel," says Samuli Björkbacka, Operations Engineer, Vantaan Energia. "The
information provided by the new application is used in our process calculations
and in verifying the plant's CO(2) emissions for the authorities. Online
monitoring also allows the operators to immediately see possible measurement
malfunctions."
Björkbacka appreciates the clear and versatile reports, as well as the trends
that show the CO(2 )emissions caused by the combustion of coal. "One glance at
the trends shows where we are standing with the CO(2) emissions." The
application provides reports on a daily, monthly or yearly basis.
Vantaan Energia and Metso have cooperated closely on many projects since the
1980s, and the Martinlaakso power plant operations are widely controlled with
Metso's automation technology. The new monitoring and reporting application is
based on the Metso DNA information system, which is integrated with the Metso
DNA automation system. "Whenever we have needed any engineering support or
changes in the application, Metso has been there for us. Our cooperation has
been good," Björkbacka adds.
Long experience in emissions monitoring
The pioneering Metso DNA CO(2) monitoring and reporting application is based on
Metso's long experience in developing and delivering online emissions monitoring
applications that are widely used at large combustion plants and waste-to-energy
plants around the world. Calculations at large combustion plants are carried out
mostly for sulfur dioxide (SO(2)), dust and nitrogen oxides (NOx); waste-to-
energy plants include additional calculations for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen
fluoride (HF), hydrogen chloride (HCI) and total organic carbon (TOC).
The fact that Metso also has experience in emissions trading reporting based on
fuel data and emission factors - the most commonly used method today - has
enabled the company to smoothly transform its application know-how to include
measurement-based reporting, too.
"Compared with environmental permit based emissions reporting, the documentation
requirements for the CO(2) application are much more demanding," Tiina Stenvik
points out. "This case is an excellent example of Metso's continuous investments
in environmental and energy-efficient solutions, and it completes Metso's
product portfolio for CHP plants."
Information about Vantaan Energia, SICK and Indmeas
Vantaan Energia is one of Finland's largest urban energy companies and is owned
by the cities of Vantaa (60%) and Helsinki (40%). The Martinlaakso power plant
produces about two-thirds of Vantaa Energy's electricity output and most of its
district heat. The total electrical capacity of the plant is about 195 MW and
thermal capacity is 330 MW. www.vantaanenergia.fi/en
SICK is a leading producer of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial
applications. It is a technology and market leader in factory and logistics
automation as well as in process automation. www.sick.com
Indmeas is specialized in quality assurance of industrial flow and energy
measurements. It offers services for assuring measurement quality and monitoring
production efficiency in the process industry. www.indmeas.com
Metso's process automation solutions are designed to maximize the profitability
of our customers' businesses by improving production performance and cost,
energy and material efficiency. Our worldwide network of experts supports our
extensive range of process automation solutions and services. We serve our
customers in the pulp and paper and other process industries, power generation,
marine, and oil & gas.
www.metso.com/automation
Metso is a leading process performance provider, with customers in the mining,
oil and gas, and aggregates industries. Metso's cutting-edge services and
solutions improve availability and reliability in minerals processing and flow
control, providing sustainable process and profit improvements. Metso is listed
on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. In 2013, Metso's net sales totaled EUR 3.8
billion. Metso employs approximately 16,000 industry experts in 50 countries.
Expect results.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
For further information, please contact:
Tiina Stenvik, Solution Manager, Regional Sales & Service, Process Automation
Systems, Metso, tiina.stenvik(at)metso.com, Tel. +358 40 821 6886
Jussi Ollila, Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, Metso
Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: jussi.ollila(at)metso.com
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