Client: Evolys Quebec Inc. (JV between Rio Tinto and Aymium)
Location: Thurso, Quebec
Process design, design and detailed engineering, and procurement support for a biocarbon plant to produce biocarbon pellets as a renewable alternative to metallurgical carbon additive within Rio Tinto's plants in Canada.
Critical Project Elements:
- Participation in pilot plant operation to optimize process and CAPEX
- Aggressive schedule
- Stringent budget
Key Project Deliverables:
- Process design optimization through pilot plant operation
- Establish emissions levels to assist with environmental permitting
- Finalize mass and energy balance, flowsheets (PFD, P&ID), major equipment technical specifications, and data sheets
- Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Instrumentation design and layout
- Evaluation and repurposing of used and/or existing facility equipment
- Major equipment:
- Direct rotary dryer for feedstock
- Combuster/Reactor system with gas recycled to dryer
- Pellet mill with associated material handling and off-gas system
- Provide technical input into bid clarifications and technical bid evaluations
- Participate in HAZOP
