Pellet Mill - Biofuels

Project Details

  • Bumpass, Virginia
  • Biofuels
  • 2008
  • Ecotherm for International Wood Fuels

iCAD utilized cutting-edge controls integration, including 80 motors, to prepare the new wood pelleting plant to operate efficiently with high reliability and continuous monitoring capablities.

Project Overview

iCAD, subcontracted by Ecotherm, provided all controls integration of the International Wood Fuels wood pelleting plant construction project. iCAD designed and engineered all electrical controls on the Ecotherm system, built all electrical panels, and supplied the Motor Control Center. Additionally, iCAD provided project management services to supervise the local electrical contractor. When it was time to flip the switch, iCAD engineers were on hand to ensure effective operations.

Benefits

State-of-the-art control system drives a fully functioning factory.
High reliability is realized using off-the-shelf components.
High visibility of the process allows operators to see and address problems quickly.

Technologies Used