The biosteam plant ‘Biostoom’ of Ostend annually produces green energy for 45,000 families by processing 183,000 tons of residual waste, originating from pre-treated industrial waste and household waste. This material is processed externally (purified, ground and dried) and burned at Biostoom.
After weighing and checking, the supplied biomass is stored in a storage bunker. The waste is then mixed to create a homogeneous combustible. Using a fully automated crane, the combustible is brought to the filling funnel that ends in the grate where the waste is burnt. The heat that is released in this way heats water in a boiler to produce steam. This steam is converted into electricity via a turbine and generator. The flue gases are cooled and mixed with lime and active carbon. This makes it easier to capture the harmful substances in the smoke in the sleeve filter. The composition of the flue gases is measured continuously. The ash is valorised as a secondary raw material.
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