Scheuch modernises flue gas cleaning system at Halmstads Energi och Miljö
In Halmstad, a coastal city in western Sweden, Scheuch successfully completed a complex conversion project in just six weeks. The client, Halmstads Energi och Miljö AB, operates a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant that, through a targeted upgrade of its filter technology, not only meets current and future environmental regulations but also increases its operational efficiency.
Efficiently renewed
After an impressive 24 years of operation, it was time to replace the Scheuch fabric filter with a new solution. The new system now has a larger filter area and completely redesigned piping. The main reason for the modernisation: significantly improved removal of heavy metals and dioxins. Thanks to the optimised filtration, the downstream flue gas scrubbing and water treatment also benefit from improved conditions – a clear technical advance with significant effects.
The upgrade pays off twice for the customer: The flue gas cleaning system now reliably meets the strict requirements of the environmental permit regarding heavy metals, while simultaneously optimising operating costs in the scrubber system. This combination of environmental protection and cost-effectiveness was crucial to the project’s success.
Minimal downtime and maximum
collaboration
The biggest challenge? Time. Only six weeks remained for dismantling, installation, insulation, and commissioning, a tight window for a project of this magnitude. The timeline was clearly defined in the customer request. No buffer, no delays. Scheuch tackled this challenging task with conviction and was awarded the contract.
Months before construction began, 3D models were created, assembly processes simulated, and details coordinated with the customer. A total of around 45 specialists from Scheuch and its subcontractors worked on the implementation throughout the project, supplemented by approximately 35 employees on the customer side. In total, a team of 80 people.
Work on site continued around the clock. Coordination took place remotely and directly at the plant in Halmstad, always with the goal of making the most of every hour. The result: a successful conversion during ongoing plant operation, on schedule, and without compromising on quality.
With this project, Scheuch once again demonstrates that experience, technical innovation, and a keen sense of customer needs are an effective combination – for clean air and efficiency.
“The collaboration with Scheuch was totally professional. Despite the tight time frame, everything went smoothly according to plan. The results speak for themselves.”
Henrik Samuelsson, Project Manager, Halmstads Energi och Miljö AB
