Thermal technology

Vattenfall is working in many ways to increase use of renewable fuels and to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.

The Group R&D Thermal Technology Programme will provide knowledge and solutions for cost-effective heat and power production with less environmental impact.

The programme’s scope

The programme works towards:

• More efficient use of all fuels in the group
• Lower operating and maintenance costs
• Lower emissions of greenhouse gases through increased efficiency and increased use of renewable fuels
• Increased and efficient use of residues and by-products
• Creation of technical networks
• Implementation of R&D results

Technologies

The key technical areas (sub-programmes) are:

• Increased and efficient use of renewable fuels
• Enlargement of hard coal spectrum – reduce the cost of fuel and ensure future fuel supplies
• Reduced corrosion in power plants and waste-fired boilers
• Optimal operation of Vattenfall plants – increase availability and decrease operating and maintenance costs
• Beneficial utilisation of residues – environmental and cost-efficient utilisation of residues, such as ashes, as products
• Increased electricity production – future power plant concepts and increased production in existing plants
• District heating distribution systems