Rockwood Biomass Energy Conversion Facility
Renewable Optimisation Case Study
USP&E partnered with Global Energy to enhance the operational efficiency of the Rockwood biomass energy conversion facility. With an annual production capacity of over 230 million litres, this renewable diesel plant required targeted solutions to address excessive tarring and improve reliability. USP&E ensured the facility’s performance met its full potential through operational readiness consulting and advanced power station optimisation.
Background
Strategic Renewable Diesel Production in Rockwood
Rockwood TN is home to the Rockwood biomass energy conversion facility designed originally by Proton Power but more recently developed and controlled by American Green Fuels. With a design capacity of production over 230m litres per year of renewable diesel, the plant is a strategically well-located biomass conversion facility that converts wood chips to ASTM D975 liquid diesel fuel.
Challenges
Improving Reliability in Biomass Energy Operations
Global Energy hired USP&E as operational readiness consultant, which then lead to a long-term Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract. The client’s engineers were struggling with reliability due to excessive tarring.
Solution
Operational Readiness and Power Station Optimisation
USP&E mobilised a team of experts from around the world to address reliability and optimise the power station. Our personnel worked 24/7 for over a year to trouble shoot, assist with redesigns, commission the Scada systems, and ensure optimal performance.
Outcome / Testimonial
Enhanced Energy Output and Client Satisfaction
“USP&E was a terrific resource to GE and an invaluable partner”.
– Greg Smith