Valmet is way ahead of the competition in the worldwide market since it is constantly conducting in-depth research on pellets, pulp and paper, and automation. The term “steam-treated pellets” or “black pellets” refers to thermally treated biofuel pellets that are meant to replace fossil coal in the generation of heat and electricity. It is possible to create steam-treated pellets from nearly any cellulosic material, including wood, wood waste, and agricultural waste.
Valmet provides every technological step required, from the infeed of raw materials to the discharge of pellets, including an integrated heat and power plant for process energy generation and grid electricity export. One of their many products is the Valmet DNA automation system, which controls the process. The idea incorporates a technique for recovering chemicals and heat effectively. By removing the biomass’s renewable-based furfural, the chemical recovery creates a second source of income.
Steam-treated pellets have the following main advantages:
- They are moisture resistant.
- They have high dry and wet durability.
- They have an energy density that is about 30% higher than white pellets.
- They save money in logistics because they are durable, and
- When switching from coal to steam-treated pellets, there is little to no need for rebuilding at the heat and power plant.
About Valmet
Valmet serves clients worldwide in many process sectors. They are a top global developer and provider of automation, process technology, and services for the energy, pulp and paper sectors. They also serve a broader range of process industries with their automation and flow control solutions. They have more than 19,000 specialists worldwide who are dedicated to improving the company’s clients’ performance every single day and work closely with them.
The company has been in business for more than 225 years, and it has a solid reputation for renewal and ongoing improvement. In 2024, Valmet made about EUR 5.4 billion in sales. The head office of Valmet is located in Espoo, Finland, and its shares are traded on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
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