3link Environmental Services

Wood waste, such as leftover timber, branches, sawdust, and wood chips, is collected from various sources, including construction sites, logging operations, and industrial processes. The wood waste is then processed to remove impurities such as nails, plastics, and other contaminants, and it is typically shredded or chipped into smaller pieces to enhance combustion efficiency.

The prepared wood waste is fed into a combustion chamber within the biomass power plant. The combustion chamber is designed to control and optimize the burning process. Air is supplied to the chamber to support the combustion, and the wood waste is ignited. As the wood burns, it releases heat energy in the form of flames and high-temperature gases.

The heat generated during combustion is captured and utilized to produce steam. The high-temperature gases released from the combustion chamber pass through a boiler, where they heat water to produce steam. The steam is then directed to a turbine.

The high-pressure steam from the boiler is used to drive a turbine, which is connected to a generator. As the steam flows over the turbine blades, it causes the turbine to rotate, generating mechanical energy. The generator converts this mechanical energy into electricity, which can be fed into the power grid for public use.

Throughout the combustion process, environmental controls are in place to minimize air pollution. Modern biomass power plants are equipped with advanced emission control technologies such as electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, and scrubbers to capture and remove particulate matter, ash, and other pollutants. These measures help ensure that the emissions from the burning wood are within acceptable limits.

After the combustion process, the remaining ash is collected and properly disposed of. Depending on the plant's design, the ash may be reused as a soil amendment or construction material or sent to a landfill in a controlled manner.