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Best Material Handling Practices when Converting from Coal to Biomass

Converting a coal-fired plant to a biomass or co-firing setup can be a strategy for addressing the rising costs of fossil fuels as well as tighter emissions regulations.

When considering such a change, it’s important to anticipate the potential effects of biomass fuels on the existing boiler and systems.

This article discusses some of the common challenges, which can be addressed by working with a company that has both experience with biomass and the engineering capabilities to evaluate and modify existing systems.