Waste-to-energy plants use waste or refuse to generate power. The fuels are used to heat water into steam that drives a turbine to generate electricity. It is essential to optimise efficiency in the combustion, heat and steam generation, electrical power and environmental control processes.
Multispectral Vision Applications by Industry | Recycling and Waste Plants
Power Generation: Solid Waste
VisionTIR supplies different solutions to monitor all stages of the combustion process (material processing, combustion and power generation).
WASTE STORAGE
Waste is stored in large piles until it is burned, which poses a fire risk due to spontaneous heating and combustion. The FireTIR system is a flexible solution based on radiometric infrared cameras for early detection of fires and hot spots before a fire breaks out.
BOILER/FURNACE OPERATION
Monitoring temperatures helps improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions. Our ProTIR system provides accurate temperature monitoring to prevent damage to the refractory and the boiler/furnace, as well as unnecessary fuel consumption.
CONVEYOR BELTS
It is important to detect hot spots quickly on conveyor belts to prevent damage. Our FireTIR system can detect hot spots quickly before a fire breaks out.