Sumitomo SHI FW (SHI-FW)

Sumitomo SHI FW is a world leader in combustion and steam generation technology. The company has sold close to 500 circulating fluidized bed (CFB) steam generating units around the world, bringing high-value technology solutions to utilities, independent power generators, municipalities and industrial clients. Our leadership position in CFB combustion has resulted from our commitment to deliver superior designs providing high efficiency, fuel flexibility and low emissions.

Sumitomo SHI FW is part of global Energy and Environment Group within Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.

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Role in FLEDGED

SHI-FW’s responsibility area in the project is techno-economic assesment of the SEG reactor design and scale up. This work includes designing, sizing and cost estimation of a pilot scale (~5 MW) system and a commercial scale (~100-200 MW) system:

  • Process technical task (process technical calculations, dimensioning, operating principles, safety, etc)
  • Engineering task (mechanical design, PI, safety, etc)
  • Cost estimation task