Slag Handling Renovation in China

Waste

Zouping Power Plant faced challenges managing slag and wastewater due to inefficient transportation and treatment processes. The long distance between boilers and dewatering bins, along with the need for multiples supporting equipment, resulted in high power consumption, increased labor demands, substantial maintenance costs, and risks of wastewater leakage. To address these issues and improve slag treatment efficiency, the plant constructed a new slag silo located between the boilers to mitigate storage constraints and reduce transportation distance. In addition, the slag conveyor system was upgraded to transport and dewater slag simultaneously.

Location

Zouping Power Plant, China

Project Duration

2023

Impact on the Company

• Improved slag dewatering process efficiency

• Reduced power consumption by 290,481 KWh in 2023

• Saved USD 15,830 in electricity costs, USD 2,560 in maintenance costs, and USD 2,377 in labor costs in 2023

Impact on Natural, Social, and Human Capitals

• Lowered the risk of wastewater leakage by eliminating liquid transportation processes

• Strengthened technical knowledge and team communication

Impacts​
Project duration
KWh in 2023
Reduced power consumption
USD
Saved electricity, maintenance and labor cost in 2023
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