Brigg Renewable Energy Plant

Compositional analysis of solid residues from biomass combustion process

Brigg Renewable Energy Plant (BREP), part of BWSC, is a power plant producing renewable energy using combustion of biomass. The process generates solid residues which can build-up during combustion and cause blockages, ultimately resulting in unplanned shutdowns. Over time this can lead to loss of revenue due to reduced energy output.

Bridge scientists worked with BREP to identify the composition of the residues, to enable informed decisions to be taken in the implementation of remedial measures through deployment of a range of advanced materials analysis techniques to probe the samples of residue derived from different stages of post-combustion processing.

A wide range of advanced analytical instrumentation, together with a dedicated project delivery resource including instrument specialists, is available for the benefit of Bridge clients and collaborators. This case study illustrates the advantages of this through the employment of multiple analytical techniques for comprehensive material characterisation, furthering knowledge and understanding of industrial processes to drive process and product improvement.