The energy value of high pressure steam at Donohue : a case study for more than 20 years

Energy generation from biomass at the paper mill at Produits Forestiers Donohue inc., in St-Felicien, Quebec, was described. The plant has generated its own energy through the combustion of biomass for more than 20 years. In terms of energy, the plant was initially 85 per cent self-sufficient. A recent project which optimized the energy performance of the boilers has made it possible to attain 100 per cent self-sufficiency. One of the environmental advantages is that the installation of the new boilers has made it possible to reduce the amount of biomass needed to fuel the boilers