Driving Environmental Excellence: Metso Elevates Emission Reduction Efforts with Cutting-Edge Scrubber Pilot Plant

(IN BRIEF) Metso has installed a state-of-the-art multi-purpose scrubber pilot plant at its R&D center in Frankfurt, Germany. This facility will focus on developing and optimizing gas cleaning processes, particularly simultaneous scrubbing of SO2 and NOx at low temperatures. Equipped with advanced sensors and a sophisticated process control system, the pilot plant aims to enhance industrial-scale gas cleaning operations and support the industry’s demand for effective emission reduction solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 28-Feb-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso Oyj (HEL: METSO), a leader in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for aggregates, mining, metals refining and recycling industries, announces that it has inaugurated a cutting-edge multi-purpose scrubber pilot plant at its Research and Development center in Frankfurt, Germany. The newly installed facility will serve as a vital hub for the development and optimization of gas cleaning processes, with initial focus directed towards the simultaneous scrubbing of SO2 and NOx at low temperatures.

“This investment will put Metso at the forefront of innovation in the field of emission reduction and allow us to optimize commercial-scale gas cleaning plants,” remarked Leif Skilling, Director of PG Gas Cleaning at Metso. “The test facility supports the increasing customer demand for solutions to remove NOx at low temperatures in the presence of SO2. We are further strengthening these technologies that our customers find extremely valuable.”

Equipped with cutting-edge online sensors for comprehensive gas and liquid property measurements, the pilot plant boasts a sophisticated process control system. These features enable the development of robust process models essential for the design of industrial-scale plants and facilitate ongoing process refinement and advanced digitalization solutions.

With a unique blend of advanced testing capabilities, process expertise, and simulation tools, Metso stands as a premier supplier in the industry. Its diverse portfolio supports mining and metals refining operations in enhancing recovery rates, resource efficiency, and emissions control. Through initiatives like Metso’s Planet Positive solutions, the company remains dedicated to fostering sustainable practices across the industry.

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Further information:

Leif Skilling, Director, PG Gas Cleaning, Metso Corporation, tel. +46 705587652, email: leif.skilling(at)metso.com

Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries; sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. Metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial

SOURCE: Metso Oyj