Energy Optimization / Combined Heat & Power Renewable Project

Marquette, MI

Industry: General Industrial

Project Scope

As part of a campus energy optimization project, the University decided to install a new biomass fueled cogeneration combined heat and power (CHP) plant as an addition to the existing plant that will provide guaranteed cost savings. The new plant addition utilizes a solid fuel stoker boiler rate at 40,000 pounds per hour, capable of burning wood chips with natural gas as a back-up fuel. The new plant is capable of meeting 87% of thermal needs on campus.

CR Meyer was selected as the mechanical contractor to install the boiler and the auxiliary equipment. The project included installation of the following: Reciprocating Grate Combustion Assembly, Biomass Package Boiler, Preheater, Fly Ash Collector, Economizer, Electrostatic Precipitator, Stack, ID Fan, and Boiler Breeching.

Project Stats

  • Duration: 6 Months
Thanks to all of you at CR Meyer for the safe and professional work on this difficult rebuild as well as advice on potential improvements. We look forward to working with you in the future.
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