Successful Torrefied Biomass Test Burn at a Coal Power Plant

摘要

The ability of a coal power plant to accommodate significant changes in fuel quality is often limited by many constraints. When faced with a challenging goal to test torrefied biomass fuel at its Boardman Power Plant, Portland General Electric employed a comprehensive strategy to manage risks through planning and teamwork. The atmosphere in the control room was tense but hopeful. The test burn was going according to plan, and operators, engineers, and technical staff were all looking forward to a successful day. Aside from the routine trumpeting of plant alarms and the susurration of occasional radio traffic, the room was quiet.