Kemsley EFW (Energy from Waste) Plant

A new build facility burning household waste to produce energy, comprising a 43MW combined heat and power plant capable of producing 154 GWh of renewable electricity annually.

Environmental Services Design Limited was tasked with the following design packages:

• MEP Building Services Design for occupied areas
• Cooling systems
• Ventilation Systems
• HV/LV supply options
• Mains and sub-mains LV distribution
• Lighting and Emergency Lighting
• Bonding and lightning protection systems

Design Challenges

• CFD analysis of predicted internal temperatures in the main boiler room and turbine hall to demonstrate the effectiveness of natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation options.
• Filtration of incoming fresh air supplies to prevent odour ingress.
• Provision of downflow cooling in HV and LV switch rooms to prevent overheating.
• Co-ordination of MEP services with mechanical smoke ventilation systems and sprinkler systems provided by specialist contractors in all areas.
• All drawings to be produced in REVIT.
• Avoiding potential contamination from services running through the Water Treatment Area, which is classed as risk hazard 4.
• The responsibility for odour suppression from the waste storage area facility is by others.
• Liaising with the various specialist sub-contractors particular to this type of facility.
• Building in a marine environment.