Marchwood ERF (Integra South West)
An EfW facility based upon conventional combustion technology and considered an ERF based on its R1 status. Marchwood ERF, also known as Integra South West, is located in Hampshire.
The facility is operated by Veolia and has a permitted capacity of 220,000 tonnes a year[1].
Site Details
| Operator | Veolia |
|---|---|
| Site | Marchwood ERF (Integra South West) |
| Size | Medium |
| Permit No | BJ7093IY |
| Plated Capacity | 220 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The design of this EfW was created in consultation with local residents, councils and a team of architects. The plant has a unique design, with the entire facility housed under an aluminium-cladded dome. Additionally, it does not have a cooling tower. Instead The ERF uses the estuary water as part of the cooling process not only to lower the temperatures on the boilers and the generator, but also for the steam which is used to power the turbines that generate the electricity[2].
The combustion technology is the Martin GmbH reverse acting grate with a two lines[3]. The EPC contractor to build the plant was CNIM, CNIM also supplied the semi-dry lime scrubber for treatment of the flue gas which is followed by high performance bag filters, discharging into a 65 metre high chimney[4].
History
The facility was developed and continues to be managed under the 28-year Public Private Partnership contract with Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council[2].
Project Integra is a unique partnership between Hampshire County Council, the two Unitary Authorities of Southampton and Portsmouth, the 11 District Councils and Veolia Environmental Services.
Planning approval for the project granted in 2001 and the facility began full operations in December 2004[1].
