International cooperation in the area of flue gas purification at coal-fired power plants

International cooperation in the area of flue gas purification at coal-fired power plants

Author: Bektasov Dias-Esimzhan Baurzhanuly, senior manager of Production Efficiency Department, "Samruk-Energy" JSC.

To mitigate the adverse environmental impact, a need arises for equipment modernization and incorporation of contemporary technologies into new investment ventures. An all-encompassing strategy is vital for fostering an environmentally conscious culture. "Samruk-Energy" JSC is dedicated to the advancement and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies, including emission-capturing technologies.

On August 25, 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between “ESDPP-1” LLP and “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD”. The aim is a collaborative exploration of MEEP (Moving Electrode Electrostatic Precipitator) technology's application. This innovative technology facilitates the reduction of particulate matter emissions in line with European standards.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC anticipates that MEEP technology will enhance the performance of the existing electrostatic precipitators at ESDPP-1 power plant. To initiate this study, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD dispatched experts to inspect the current electrostatic precipitators at SDPP-1 power plant from April 11 to 15 of this year.

Initial assessments of the installed electrostatic precipitators at ESDPP-1 indicate that an equivalent reduction in ash concentration output could be achieved by incorporating 2 MEEP fields alongside the reconstruction of 3 existing electric fields.

Furthermore, “Samruk-Energy” JSC is engaged in collaboration with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD group concerning Total Air Quality Control System (AQCS) initiatives, encompassing sulfur (DeSOx) and nitrogen oxides (DeNOx) reduction.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC is committed to further concerted actions aimed at diminishing environmental impact, working closely with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD group.