Enhance waste incineration performance
Valmet’s plant-wide automation solutions for WtE plants
Valmet’s plant-wide automation solutions help waste-to-energy (WtE) plants operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal environmental impact. The Valmet DNA Automation system enhances the entire waste incineration process by combining advanced automatic controls, real-time performance and condition monitoring, and intuitive operator interfaces. This high level of automation ensures greater operational flexibility, reliability, and availability, resulting in cost-effective energy production and a significant reduction in waste volume through an environmentally sound process.
A single plant-wide automation and information system for both industrial and utility power plants
Sustainable and safe energy production with improved energy and material and operational efficiency
Turnkey delivery from hardware design to commissioning
Comprehensive lifecycle services from spare parts and on-call support to knowledge-based services
For every WtE technology
Valmet’s proven automation solutions support all major waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies, including gasification, circulating fluidized bed (CFB), and grate-based systems. Designed for sustainable operation, our automation is ideal for WtE plants processing industrial, municipal, wood-based waste, or sludge. One of the company’s success concepts maximizes the recycling and combustion of waste to produce high-yield solid recovered fuels (SRF).
Trusted by global EPC contractors
Valmet has deep experience in the waste-to-energy (WtE) sector, working closely with leading equipment suppliers and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors. Many WtE automation projects are delivered in collaboration with trusted EPC partners, who rely on Valmet’s proven technology to ensure reliable plant performance and efficient energy production. This strong network of industry partnerships reflects the confidence that global WtE players place in Valmet’s automation solutions.
Complete process control
Valmet DNA Automation System is at the heart of waste-to-energy (WtE) power plants, offering a comprehensive suite of control, protection, monitoring, reporting, and optimization tools. This scalable system manages all critical plant processes, including boiler control, combustion, flue gas treatment, fuel handling, turbine operation, district heating, and switchyard management.
Designed for flexibility, Valmet DNA supports a wide range of fuels, ensuring optimal electrical efficiency—comparable to biomass-fired plants. By enabling plant operators to select from various fuel types, the system enhances profitability and electricity generation. Additionally, efficient combustion improves environmental performance, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable energy production.
Power plant control system
Monitoring and reporting
Life-cycle solutions and services
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