Contractor
State Baden-Württemberg, represented by the Heidelberg University's planning department

Our Services
Concept
Compilation of the construction budget
Authorization planning
Invitation to bidders
Contract evaluation and award assistance
Construction engineering
Operation commencement and trial operation assistance

Starting Situation
The Heidelberg University waste incineration plant was constructed 1979/80 as central plant for the disposal
of infectious clinic waste material; it serves the university clinics, the medical institute, the city hospital
facilities, the Cancer Research Center and the dialysis stations. In order to obtain the operating permit
extension, it was necessary to renovate the complete system to meet all requirements stipulated by the 17.
BlmSchV ordinance.

Results
first plant in Germany to be refurbished with the newest flue gas technology according to the 17. BlmSchV
     ordinance
first to use active coal and low temperature catalyst technology for reduction of dioxine and nitrogen
     dioxide exhaust
reliable plant operations using newest technology
planning and construction time: 1989-1991 - Commencement of operations /Trial run: 1991


Facts and Figures
Number of incineration units: 2
Burning capacity per unit: max. 600 kg/h

Fuel gas retarding technology:
fabric dust removal for separation of dust and heavy metal particles
two-phased wet wash for the removal of acidic gas
active coal reactor for separation of dioxin / furan and heavy metal particles
SCR-catalyst for NO2 reduction
vacuum ice-steam system for upgrading of washing suspension

Type of waste treated:
refuse, similar to domestic waste, from the departments for infectious diseases
animal carcasses