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17:45 - 18:15 |
Registration |
18:15 - 19:00 |
Drinks reception and networking |
19:00 - 20:30 |
Industry dinner |
20:30 - 20:45 |
After dinner speechEdward Thomas, Head of Programme Delivery, Viridor
Edward will take a look at the challenges and opportunities facing the waste to energy and biomass industries and gives his views on the developments and changes that plants need to be aware of in a rapidly changing world.
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Time | Information |
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08:40 - 09:00 |
Registration and coffee |
09:00 - 09:10 | |
09:10 - 09:30 |
Session 1: NOx reduction and energy efficiency improvements – the Environment Agency’s ambitions for EfW and biomass plantsBen Freeman, E&B Senior Advisor (Energy from Waste), Environment AgencyPaul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair |
09:35 - 10:20 |
Session 2 - Improving asset performance by reducing boiler fouling and improving SO2 controlJohan Heiszwolf, Global Director Flue Gas Treatment Applications, Research and DevelopmentPaul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair ![]() Session 2A: Ensuring business continuity during emergencies and planned maintenance/refurbishment - resilient and sustainable treated water production within waste-to-energy and biomass plants (title tbc)Adam Jelly, Sales and Business Development Manager UK , NSI Mobile Water SolutionsRobert Stancombe, Sales and Business Development Manager UK , NSI Mobile Water Solutions Ian Crummack, MD, Cobalt Energy; session chair |
10:25 - 11:10 |
Session 3 - Understanding feedstock and improving combustion performanceGuy Sharp, Senior Project Manager, RJM InternationalMike Hession, Managing Director, E-tech Learning Paul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair ![]()
Feedstock is changing - what does this mean for your plant?
Industry experts RJM International and panel discussion members look at the implications for your plant and the measures that need to be taken to ensure continuing performance. Session 3A - Reducing downtime through best practice boiler management and cleaningMike Anderson, Managing Director, KRR ProstreamColin Bateman, Director of Business Development EMEA, IGS Jonathan Maclaren, Director, Thermal Power, Stantec UK Ltd ![]() |
11:10 - 11:30 |
Refreshments |
11:35 - 12:20 |
Session 4: Combustion optimization on forward moving reciprocating gratesMatthias Lukic, CEO, Technical Expert, TechnikgruppeDamir Zibrat, Business Development Manager, Technikgruppe Mike Hession, Managing Director, E-tech Learning ![]()
Combustion experts Technikgruppe look at the technology of fire and how to optimise the combustion process. Theoretical backgrounds of unique methods for combustion optimization will be explained and analysed in detail. Practical results with considerable benefits will be explained and analysed.
Session 4A:- Achieving NOx regulations – different situations, different approachesDaniel von der Heide, Managing Director, M & S UmwelttechnikBenoit de Montard, Applications Engineer - EMEA - Industrial Dry Filtration, W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH Robert van Kessel PhD, Managing Director / Operating agent , PREWIN; session chair
Daniel von der Heide, Managing Director, M & S Umwelttechnik discusses the possibilities of SNCR systems
Benoît de Montard, Applications Engineer - EMEA - Industrial Dry Filtration, W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH, explains the benefits of catalytic systems An exploration of the differing approaches and their suitability in varying circumstances. |
12:25 - 13:00 |
Session 5: CCS - what are the implications and opportunities for your plant?Brigitte Jacobs, Business Development Manager, Energy Transition Industry, TNOPaul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair
Lessons learnt from CCS / CCUS integration with waste to energy across plants in the Netherlands.
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13:00 - 13:45 |
Lunch |
13:45 - 14:20 |
Session 6: Practicalities of BREF - an exploration of the challenges of achieving compliance with the upcoming BREF with a discussion on some of the solutions for doing so.Ingo Zorbach, Managing Director, B&W’s GMAB TechnologiesPaul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair ![]() |
14:25 - 15:10 |
Session 7A: Challenges with ageing plants; innovative solutions for keeping ageing boilers cleanTobias Mettler, Managing Director, P-WaveDr Oliver Gohlke, Technology Advisor of the Board of Directors, Dublix Technology, a Yokogawa company Paul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair ![]() |
15:10 - 15:30 |
Refreshments (1) |
15:30 - 16:15 |
Training requirementsMike Hession, Managing Director, E-tech LearningElaine Oliver, , Luddington Learning Paul James, BSc MSc, Technical Director, SLR Consulting Ltd; event chair
This rapidly growing energy sector needs to retain and develop a skilled workforce in a highly competitive market place: what are the key training needs and how should these be addressed?
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