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BLOCK-TYPE THERMAL POWER STATIONS BIOGAS PLANTS VEGETABLE OIL PLANTS SWITCHGEAR PLANT CONSTRUCTION CORRECTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SEVA Energie AG® In balance with nature
Europa-Allee 14 | 49685 Emstek Phone: +49 4473.9281.0 | www.seva.de SEVA Energie AG® In balance with nature Economy and ecology are inseparably linked with each other at the SEVA Energie AG. SEVA Energie AG block-type thermal power stations – The systems are a long-term, profi table investment for the operator as well as for the environment. modern and environmentally compatible technology for electricity and heat generation L^a]Zabh]VkZc 7gZbZg]VkZc =VbWjg\ :bYZc The employees of the SEVA Energie AG 7(/ 7(- would like to sincerely welcome you, 7 (. 7' and are always at your side with advice 7 )& DhcVWgX` 7( InIn balancebalance withwithThe SEVA Energie AG headquarters in the naturnature Ecopark Emstek is located between Bremen Europa-Allee 14 and Osnabrück, in the immediate vicinity of the 4985 Emstek A1 motorway junction at Cloppenburg along the federal trunk road 72 (E233). Phone: 0 44 3 / 9281-0 At present, the SEVA Energie AG facilities Fax: 0 44 3/92 81-10 are manufactured at the 36,000 m2 premises E-Mail: [email protected] featuring over 6,000 m2 of production area. Web: www.seva.de Renewable raw materials – Biogas block-type thermal power the energy of the future station with pilot injection engine SEVA Energie AG® In balance with nature BLOCK-TYPE THERMAL POWER STATIONS BIOGAS PLANTS VEGETABLE OIL PLANTS SWITCHGEAR PLANT CONSTRUCTION CORRECTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE 1 2 SEVA, your competent The SEVA Energie AG is active in the future-oriented market of regenerative and alternative partner in energy matters energies. SEVA INTRODUCES ITSELF SEVA introduces Tradition and know-how itself Tradition and know-how Page 4 The SEVA Energie AG was established in Today the SEVA Energie AG employs Block-type thermal 1982 as a GmbH (limited liability com- 150 people, and is an apprentice- power stations pany). SEVA staff recognised quite early training enterprise for commercial Function and technology Page 6 that a change would come about in the professions, mechatronics specialists, realm of electricity and heat gen- electricians as well as for information Gas Otto engines (internal combustion eration. The anticipated scarcity of fos- science specialists and logistics special- engines) Performance and sil fuels, restrictions in the utilisation of ists. In 2007, the company produced efficiency nuclear energies and the intensifi ed uti- block-type thermal power stations with Page 9 lisation of wind power stations clearly an installed total output of 60 mega- Pilot injection showed the enormous potential in the watts on a present-day production engines utilisation of regenerative energies. area of ,000 m2. Stability and attractiveness Page 10 With the objective of generating elec- In addition to several distribution Vegetable oil Graduate in Civil EngineeringGünther J.Jan Schulz Pille tricity and heat effi ciently, SEVA and service branch establishments COOCEO engines started in the early 1990’s with the in Germany, the SEVA Energie AG is Innovation and efficiency Page 11 construction of block-type thermal also active on the international market. power stations (also known as com- Control engineering For instance, SEVA contact partners bined heat & power plants, CHP), ini- Reliability and competence are available for customers in the USA, esting markets for the SEVA Energie Page 12 tially for operation with heating oil or Luxembourg, Italy and Japan. There is AG, since the agrarian areas are suffi - natural gas, and later increasingly for Emergency power also an increasing interest in block-type ciently available for the large-scale culti- & peak-load application in biogas plants. The thermal power stations abroad, and vation of necessary raw materials, and generators increasing demand for block-type ther- particularly in the SEVA Energie AG’s thus represent an enormous potential. Safety and protection mal power stations led to the construc- on the production of block-type ther- The SEVA Energie AG is a continually Page 14 know-how with regard to the utilisation tion of a production and offi ce building mal power stations. Since 2001 the growing, innovative company, which is of regenerative and alternative energy Special accessories in Ahlhorn in 1993. The SEVA Energie SEVA Energie AG has been producing amongst the leading manufacturers of sources. Flexibility and variety AG was established by Günther J. its block-type thermal power stations biogas block-type thermal power Page 15 Schulz on 1 January 2000; from then at its new location, the Ecopark in stations in Germany. In addition to the EU countries, Eastern SEVA in Ecopark on the fi rm placed its main emphasis Emstek. Europe and above all the USA are inter- Günther J. Schulz Hi-tech production in Graduate in Civil Engineering Germany Jan Pille Page 17 4 5 Industrial production on the highest quality level FullyComprehensive developed technology and Optimal engine concepts andpermanent efficient controlconcepts for all applications CONTROL ENGINEERING CHP SOLUTIONS FROM SEVA Reliability and competence Everything from one source BLOCK-TYPE THERMAL POWER TheSTATIONS service life of SEVA block-type The SEVA Energie AG the ideal CHP with delivery of a block-type thermal thermalFunction power and stations technology (over 8,000 Local turnkey installation with customers model for any application requirement. power station or a turnkey facility. hours) and the 24/7 availability necessi- The production programme consists of As a long-term and reliable partner the tates – in addition to regular mainte- As a result of the generation of electric- gas Otto engines, company offers customers a 24/ emer- nance – reliable and robustly desig- ity and heated coupled in block-type pilot injection engines and gency service and regular mainte- ned mechanical and electro-technical thermal power stations, the utilised pri- vegetable oil engines nance as well as an “all around & components. mary energy utilised is optimally exploi- in power classes ranging from carefree package” for facility operation. Inted. its automation The burden concept on the the environment SEVA 50 kW to 1,00 kW. Energieis thereby AG relies relieved on switching vis-à-vis devicesthe con- The responsibility for the employees of andventional automation supply components of electricity from and heat the SEVA Energie AG does not cease renownedfrom power German stations manufacturers.and boilers. These system components monitor and SEVA Energie AG block-type thermal power stations achieve electricity-side efficiencies of over 40 %. In compari- son with uncoupled generation of elec- tricity and heat, the utilisation of these Block-type thermal power block-type thermal power stations stationmodules of up to allow considerable energy savings 1,00 kW are manufactured in the SEVA production facility. (over 35 %) to be realised. The SEVA Energie AG aggregates are for the most part produced for utili- In addition to the application in bio- As an operator and reliable partner, the Block-type thermal power stations are predestined for the utilisation of Moreover, the company attaches spe- sation in biogas plants and operation gas plants, this decentralised form of SEVA Energie AG then takes care of the operated with vegetable oils are uti- block-type thermal power stations. cial importance to a high degree of with vegetable oil. If one compares the energy supply is also industrially applied planning, financing and regular mainte- lised in agricultural livestock breeding production depth as well as fast and Rapid overview and easy That‘s how the operation of block-type CO2 emissions of a block-type ther- for provision of process heat or for nance of the heating plant. enterprises. reliable service. operation through the control the cylinder, engine, charge air, display. This infrared touch panel has a thermal power stations from the SEVA robustmal powerinfrared station touch panelwith the emissions steam generation. In addition to cooling and hot water temperature robustAs a result operating of the interface coupling madeof the of waste Among the preferred fields of applica- Energie AG makes it possible for the from normal power stations and boil- block-type thermal power stations for as well as the oil level and fuel supply. compositeheat from safetycooling glass water, and charge also ensures air and tion in the municipal realm are combi- operator to become independent from ers, the block-type thermal power operation with regenerative and fossil Gas Otto engines Pilot injection engines Vegetable oil engines These data are compiled in a decentra- constantlywaste gas, reliable the facilities operation (with under supply nations of significant heat consumers a central energy supply with the cer- station shows a much more favourable fuels, SEVA Energie also plans and lised manner via a remote system, roughtemperatures environmental of 90 to conditions. 110 °C) are ide- such as indoor swimming pools and tainty of modern and above all environ- CO2 balance and protects the environ- builds turnkey facilities, such as com- and routed to the central control ally suitable for utilisation in proximity school centres with the surrounding mentally compatible, innovative tech- ment. Refraining from the utilisation plete biogas and vegetable oil A remote diagnosis or remote access mechanism by means of an interface. heating networks and building residential building. But other large nology for provision of electricity and of fossil fuels allows a virtually CO2– plants. Furthermore, SEVA offers heat to the system via a PC can take place heating systems. individual objects such as hotels, old heat. neutral utilisation of block-type Thesupply visualised contracts control (also automation called contract- by means of a router included in the peoples’ homes, hospitals, housing thermal power stations. (VISTA)ing), and supports provides the favourable operation heatand dis-at scope of delivery and an ISDN connec- areas well as multiple family dwellings playpredetermined of operating prices. data via a 5.7” touch tion available to the customer. 12 8 Industrial production on the highest quality level Comprehensive and Optimal engine concepts Optimal engine concepts permanent control for all applications for all applications Biogas plant with container CHP CONTROL ENGINEERING CHP SOLUTIONS FROM SEVA GAS OTTO ENGINES PILOT INJECTION ENGINES VEGETABLE OIL ENGINES Reliability and competence Everything from one source Performance and effi ciency Stability and attractiveness Stability and attractiveness The service life of SEVA block-type Gas Otto engines work according to The SEVA Energie AG the ideal CHP with delivery of a block-type thermal Pilot injection engines work accord- the main portion of the energy is pro- antiknock quality, and can therefore be Vegetable oil-driven block-type thermal thermal power stations (over 8,000 Local turnkey installation the internal combustion principle, and with customers model for any application requirement. power station or a turnkey facility. ing to the diesel principle and are self- vided via the suction system. drawn into these diesel engines with- power stations are considered to be an hours) and the 24/7 availability necessi- have been specially developed for ope- The production programme consists of As a long-term and reliable partner the ignition engines. Industrial diesel out the danger of a spontaneous igni- effi cient alternative to aggregates tates – in addition to regular mainte- ration with gas. The operation with These pilot injection engines are utilised gas Otto engines, company offers customers a 24/ emer- engines, which are adapted to gas tion. Adjustments are made so that the which are operated with fossil fuels. nance – reliable and robustly desig- high-grade combustible gasses such as in biogas block-type thermal power sta- pilot injection engines and gency service and regular mainte- operation through modifi cations, are ignition oil portion maximally amounts ned mechanical and electro-technical methane (CH4), the main constituent tions in order to burn biogas. For this The engines utilised in these block-type vegetable oil engines nance as well as an “all around & frequently utilised. to 10 % of the supplied fuel output. components. of natural gas, is characterised through purpose the biogas is admixed to the thermal power stations are serial diesel in power classes ranging from carefree package” for facility operation. a high degree of effi ciency, a clean With pilot injection engines only the combustion air by means of a gas engines which are adapted by the In its automation concept the SEVA 50 kW to 1,00 kW. combustion and a good CO2 balance. energy required for igniting the fuel mixer and ignited through the sup- SEVA Energie AG for operation with Energie AG relies on switching devices The responsibility for the employees of mixture is drawn from the injection plied ignition oil. In contrast to vegetable oil. and automation components from In order to minimise the nitrogen oxide the SEVA Energie AG does not cease system. Similar to an Otto engine, natural gas, biogas has a very high renowned German manufacturers. emissions, the engines are operated as After reaching the operating tempera- These system components monitor and so-called “lean-burn engines” with a ture, a changeover to vegetable oil high degree of excess air. A pilot injection operation takes place automatically, block-type thermal power station for and the aggregate is supplied with Gas Otto engines are applied, amongst installation in an fuel from the main tank. In turn, an other things, for energetic utilisation engine room automatic changeover to operation of lean gases which are created during Block-type thermal power with biodiesel occurs if the block-type stationmodules of up to the fermentation of organic wastes thermal power station is turned off, 1,00 kW are manufactured in (biogases and landfi ll gases). Gas Otto the SEVA production facility. and the lines for the fuel supply as well engines can also be operated with as the engine are fl ushed. other types of gases such as natural gas or propane gas, which can be use- SEVA Energie AG vegetable oil block- Production of vegetable Block-type thermal power stations are predestined for the utilisation of Moreover, the company attaches spe- SEVA produces vegetable oil block-type oil block-type thermal ful for starting biogas plants in order type thermal power stations are power stations operated with vegetable oils are uti- block-type thermal power stations. cial importance to a high degree of thermal power stations with thermal to provide the necessary process heat. resistant to long-term utilisation of lised in agricultural livestock breeding production depth as well as fast and outputs ranging from 100 to 550 kW, Rapid overview and easy That‘s how the operation of block-type vegetable oils. enterprises. reliable service. and thus offers its customers a large operation through the control the cylinder, engine, charge air, display. This infrared touch panel has a thermal power stations from the SEVA Biogas plant with robust infrared touch panel container CHP Because of the exclusive utilisation selection of block-type thermal power cooling and hot water temperature robust operating interface made of Among the preferred fields of applica- Energie AG makes it possible for the The SEVA Energie AG produces block-type of technically well-developed stations featuring various power as well as the oil level and fuel supply. composite safety glass and also ensures tion in the municipal realm are combi- operator to become independent from Gas Otto engines Pilot injection engines Vegetable oil engines thermal power stations for small and medium- engines and components of the classes. These data are compiled in a decentra- constantly reliable operation under nations of significant heat consumers a central energy supply with the cer- size gas engines in the power range from highest workmanship quality, the lised manner via a remote system, rough environmental conditions. such as indoor swimming pools and tainty of modern and above all environ- 50 kW to 1,700 kW. The well-develop ed SEVA Energie AG aggregates are opti- and routed to the central control school centres with the surrounding mentally compatible, innovative tech- A remote diagnosis or remote access technology enables safe operation of these mally equipped for stronger material mechanism by means of an interface. residential building. But other large nology for provision of electricity and to the system via a PC can take place engines with biogas under compliance with stress through the utilisation of vege- individual objects such as hotels, old heat. The visualised control automation by means of a router included in the waste gas limits according to TA air. table oil. peoples’ homes, hospitals, housing (VISTA) supports the operation and dis- scope of delivery and an ISDN connec- areas well as multiple family dwellings play of operating data via a 5.7” touch tion available to the customer. 12 8 9 10 11 Optimal engine concepts for all applications Biogas plant with container CHP GAS OTTO ENGINES PILOT INJECTION ENGINES VEGETABLE OIL ENGINES Performance and effi ciency Stability and attractiveness Stability and attractiveness Gas Otto engines work according to Pilot injection engines work accord- the main portion of the energy is pro- antiknock quality, and can therefore be Vegetable oil-driven block-type thermal the internal combustion principle, and ing to the diesel principle and are self- vided via the suction system. drawn into these diesel engines with- power stations are considered to be an have been specially developed for ope- ignition engines. Industrial diesel out the danger of a spontaneous igni- effi cient alternative to aggregates ration with gas. The operation with These pilot injection engines are utilised engines, which are adapted to gas tion. Adjustments are made so that the which are operated with fossil fuels. high-grade combustible gasses such as in biogas block-type thermal power sta- operation through modifi cations, are ignition oil portion maximally amounts methane (CH4), the main constituent tions in order to burn biogas. For this The engines utilised in these block-type frequently utilised. to 10 % of the supplied fuel output. of natural gas, is characterised through purpose the biogas is admixed to the thermal power stations are serial diesel a high degree of effi ciency, a clean With pilot injection engines only the combustion air by means of a gas engines which are adapted by the combustion and a good CO2 balance. energy required for igniting the fuel mixer and ignited through the sup- SEVA Energie AG for operation with mixture is drawn from the injection plied ignition oil. In contrast to vegetable oil. In order to minimise the nitrogen oxide system. Similar to an Otto engine, natural gas, biogas has a very high emissions, the engines are operated as After reaching the operating tempera- so-called “lean-burn engines” with a ture, a changeover to vegetable oil high degree of excess air. A pilot injection operation takes place automatically, block-type thermal power station for and the aggregate is supplied with Gas Otto engines are applied, amongst installation in an fuel from the main tank. In turn, an other things, for energetic utilisation engine room automatic changeover to operation of lean gases which are created during with biodiesel occurs if the block-type the fermentation of organic wastes thermal power station is turned off, (biogases and landfi ll gases). Gas Otto and the lines for the fuel supply as well engines can also be operated with as the engine are fl ushed. other types of gases such as natural gas or propane gas, which can be use- SEVA Energie AG vegetable oil block- Production of vegetable SEVA produces vegetable oil block-type oil block-type thermal ful for starting biogas plants in order type thermal power stations are power stations thermal power stations with thermal to provide the necessary process heat. resistant to long-term utilisation of outputs ranging from 100 to 550 kW, vegetable oils. Biogas plant with and thus offers its customers a large container CHP Because of the exclusive utilisation selection of block-type thermal power The SEVA Energie AG produces block-type of technically well-developed stations featuring various power thermal power stations for small and medium- engines and components of the classes. size gas engines in the power range from highest workmanship quality, the 50 kW to 1,700 kW. The well-develop ed SEVA Energie AG aggregates are opti- technology enables safe operation of these mally equipped for stronger material engines with biogas under compliance with stress through the utilisation of vege- waste gas limits according to TA air. table oil. 9 10 11 Careful manufactureIndustrial of production a on switchgear installationthe highest inquality level the SEVA production Comprehensive and department Optimal engine concepts permanent control for all applications CONTROL ENGINEERING CHP SOLUTIONS FROM SEVA Reliability and competence Everything from one source The service life of SEVA block-type The SEVA Energie AG the ideal CHP with delivery of a block-type thermal thermal power stations (over 8,000 Local turnkey installation with customers model for any application requirement. power station or a turnkey facility. hours) and the 24/7 availability necessi- The production programme consists of As a long-term and reliable partner the tates – in addition to regular mainte- gas Otto engines, company offers customers a 24/ emer- nance – reliable and robustly desig- pilot injection engines and gency service and regular mainte- ned mechanical and electro-technical vegetable oil engines nance as well as an “all around & components. in power classes ranging from carefree package” for facility operation. In its automation concept the SEVA 50 kW to 1,00 kW. Energie AG relies on switching devices The responsibility for the employees of and automation components from the SEVA Energie AG does not cease renowned German manufacturers. These system components monitor and Block-type thermal power stationmodules of up to 1,00 kW are manufactured in the SEVA production facility. SEVA Energie AG block-type thermal Block-type thermal power stations are predestined for the utilisation of Moreover,power thestations company are supplied attaches with spe- an operated with vegetable oils are uti- block-type thermal power stations. cial importanceultramodern to module a high control degree mechanism. of lised in agricultural livestock breeding production depth as well as fast and Rapid overview and easy That‘s how the operation of block-type enterprises. reliable service. operation through the control the cylinder, engine, charge air, display. This infrared touch panel has a In addition to an alarm administra- thermal power stations from the SEVA robust infrared touch panel cooling and hot water temperature robust operating interface made of Amongtion, other the SEVApreferred control fields features of applica- are Energie AG makes it possible for the as well as the oil level and fuel supply. composite safety glass and also ensures tionauxiliary in the functions municipal for realm diagnosis are combi- of operator to become independent from Gas Otto engines Pilot injection engines Vegetable oil engines These data are compiled in a decentra- constantly reliable operation under nationsfaults and of significant malfunctions heat , consumersa visual a central energy supply with the cer- lised manner via a remote system, rough environmental conditions. suchpresentation as indoor of swimming operating poolsdata with and the tainty of modern and above all environ- and routed to the central control schoolhelp of centrestrend curveswith the and surrounding password mentally compatible, innovative tech- A remote diagnosis or remote access mechanism by means of an interface. residentialprotection building. for access But to other the controllarge nology for provision of electricity and to the system via a PC can take place individualmechanism. objects such as hotels, old heat. The visualised control automation by means of a router included in the peoples’ homes, hospitals, housing (VISTA) supports the operation and dis- scope of delivery and an ISDN connec- areas well as multiple family dwellings play of operating data via a 5.7” touch tion available to the customer. 12 13 8 Separate container for the supply of lubricating oil and Maximum safety for the distribution of heating continuous operation EMERGENCY POWER & PEAK-LOAD GENERATORS SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Flexibility and variety Safety and protection Electricity is a resource of elemen- Included amongst these emergency required peak load through an energy SEVA Energie AG containers are spe- type thermal power station, or also also be utilised for installations in tary importance for all companies. power generators is a modern plant supply fi rm is very expensive. cially manufactured for the installation mounted afterwards. The gas fl ares are engine rooms. On request, the distribu- Various environmental incidents show control system, which automatically of block-type thermal power plants. included in the various services, and are tors will be equipped with pumps, mix- The costs can be considerable reduced that the public electricity supply is not starts the back-up power supply in Depending on the model of installed supplied and mounted including control ers and heat meters. through a high-quality peak-load gen- always able to cope with extreme infl u- case of emergency, and later – if the block-type thermal power station, the cabinet. erator from the SEVA Energie AG. Customers are offered various solution ences such as storms, snow, ice and public network can reassume the sup- containers are delivered in various sizes Tank farms are also included in the possibilities for sound reduction. fl oods. And so it is meaningful for ply – switches back to the network. ranging from 20 to 40 feet long. With scope of delivery from the SEVA Energie companies to make themselves inde- their special width and special height The motor sound can be reduced by up Furthermore, the SEVA Energie AG AG. And so in addition to double-walled pendent vis-à-vis external disturbances of 3 metres, these containers are larger to 40 dB(A) at a distance of 10 metres also offers peak-load generators tank systems ranging from 1,000 to by obtaining their own electricity than the otherwise delivered standard through specially manufactured sound- for short-term energy demand. These 100,000 litres, customers can also pro- supply systems. container, and are also offered as a two- absorbing hoods. The waste gas peak-load generators ensure the supply cure special tanks for underground room or three-room container. sound can be reduced through the utili- With an emergency power generator in the event of fl uctuating supply, and storage and insulated tanks for the stor- sation of combination sound from the SEVA Energie AG, ongoing enable production operations to For biogas processing the SEVA Energie age of vegetable oils. Moreover, the absorbers so that plant operation is operation can be maintained in such achieve stable and particularly safe AG offers gas cooling mechanisms SEVA Energie AG offers a tank control even possible in residential areas. The emergency situations by means of a energy management. for all deliverable block-type thermal mechanism for vegetable oil plants, re-cooling systems can also be delivered stable emergency power plant. power stations. In this connection the which has been specially developed for These systems are controllable, and the as sound-reduced. The SEVA Energie biogas is dehumidifi ed or dried through utilisation with vegetable oil in two-tank As a result of this reliable safety facil- foreseeable peak load can also cover AG works together with experienced compressor cooling and a shell-and- systems. The tank farms are delivered ity, the customer is protected against load peaks within the range of minutes. sound experts in order to take into tube heat exchanger. As a result of as ready-made mounted, and include economic losses, and is naturally also Peak load is frequently traded on elec- account any problems with sound insu- this drying process, the water is con- the piping for the block-type thermal able to provide important devices, sys- tricity exchanges, where in the extreme lation, even in the planning phase. densed, collected and drained off. power station. tems and production processes with case it can cost several euros per kilo- electricity over a longer period of time. watt hour, and the provision of any On request, SEVA Energie AG gas fl ares SEVA Energie AG heating distributors are immediately mounted with the block- are mainly installed in containers, but can 14 15 Economy and ecology are inseparably linked with each other at the SEVA Energie AG. The systems are a long-term, profi table investment for the operator as well as for the environment. Hi-tech production L^a]Zabh]VkZc 7gZbZg]VkZc =VbWjg\ :bYZc The employees of the SEVA Energie AG 7(/ 7(- in Germany 7' would like to sincerely welcome you, 7 (. and are always at your side with advice 7 )& DhcVWgX` 7( InIn balancebalance withwithThe SEVA Energie AG headquarters in the naturnatur Ecopark Emstek is located between Bremen Europa-Allee 14 and Osnabrück, in the immediate vicinity of the 4985 Emstek A1 motorway junction at Cloppenburg along the federal trunk road 72 (E233). Phone: 0 44 3 / 9281-0 At present, the SEVA Energie AG facilities Fax: 0 44 3/92 81-10 are manufactured at the 36,000 m2 premises E-Mail: [email protected] featuring over 6,000 m2 of production area. Web: www.seva.de Renewable raw materials – the energy of the future The SEVA Energie AG production premises at Ecopark Emstek 1 1 2 In balance with nature BLOCK-TYPE THERMAL POWER STATIONS BIOGAS PLANTS VEGETABLE OIL PLANTS SWITCHGEAR PLANT CONSTRUCTION CORRECTIVE ENGINE MAINTENANCE SEVA Energie AG® In balance with nature Europa-Allee 14 | 49685 Emstek Phone: +49 4473.9281.0 | www.seva.de SEVA Energie AG® In balance with nature