About the Project
A significant increase in demand for heat in the district heating network is anticipated by the operator over the coming years. The replacement of the temporary heating plant, which provided redundancy, became unavoidable. After evaluating alternative heat sources, the decision was made to install an electric auxiliary heating plant (E-AHP) equipped with an electric boiler. This had to be housed within a repurposed and refurbished building. For integration into the heating network, new piping was required, connecting to the underground supply and return lines of the district heating system, the Heat Transfer Station, and a sludge incineration facility.
Vicoma’s Role
Vicoma provided both basic and detailed engineering. We supported procurement, managed construction, and oversaw field and project management. Working alongside the client, the competent authority, and third parties, we prepared the realisation of the E-AHP building.
Our project and field managers closely supervised the entire process over two years. This included demolition work, installation of piled foundations, complete refurbishment of the building, erection of new pipe bridges, and connecting the E-AHP building to the sludge incineration facility.
Plans are underway for expansion to another city, with piping already laid to accommodate the future installation of a buffer tank.
We have enjoyed working with Vicoma for many years. Thanks to their expertise and proximity, Vicoma adds significant value as an engineering partner at our RFC plant in Veghel.
Result
With the commissioning of the E-boiler, the operator can now supply heat to the network more reliably and at lower cost. The project was completed safely, within the revised schedule, and without any production downtime.
We are proud that our expertise played a vital role in this achievement; a significant boost for heating the built environment in the region!
Pim and his team can tell you all about Civil & Structural Engineering.
Pim Pieter Bontjer
Commercial Manager, Groningen
Main question
A significant increase in demand for heat in the district heating network is anticipated by the operator over the coming years. The replacement of the temporary heating plant, which provided redundancy, became unavoidable.
Result
With the commissioning of the E-boiler, the operator can now supply heat to the network more reliably and at lower cost.
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