Rochelle Municipal Utilities Coal Fired Plant, ROCHELLE, IL

CLIENT OBJECTIVES

The client wanted to convert two existing 100,000 pounds per hour gas-fired, stoker boiler units, which are used for cogeneration, to micronized coal and limestone fired units.

VALUE DELIVERED

Shambaugh & Son’s Design/Build team was the single-source responsibility, engineering and design capabilities team on the project and gave the client a guarantee of no cost overruns. The team helped the plant reduce SO2 emissions by 50% to comply with federal clean air mandates and fabric filters reduced particulate emissions by 90%. The Shambaugh team completed the project five months ahead of schedule.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Shambaugh & Son directly controlled, managed and performed all aspects of the project including mechanical, electrical and process controls. The completed system allows for “on the fly” switching from gas- to coal-fired and vice versa. This dual fuel flexibility is very beneficial for choosing the most cost effective fuel depending on coal and gas prices. Throughout the entire project, the plant remained in operations.

OPERATING COMPANY:
Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

CLIENT:
Rochelle Municipal Utilities

		Design/Build
		New Construction
		Electrical Construction
		Mechanical Construction
		Refrigeration
		Security & Communication
		Fire Protection
		Process Design
		Commissioning
		Facilities Services
		Consulting Services