Universal Provides Turn-key Emissions System to Chilean Mine
January 9, 2009
Universal has provided a complete turn-key Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system to a remote Chilean copper mine. The mine's 90,000 kW stand-by power plant required seventy-two SCR units to reduce Nitrous Oxide (NOx) emissions by 88%. Nitrous Oxide is a diesel exhaust byproduct that is strictly controlled by the Chilean Government. Universal personnel designed, manufactured, shipped and supervised installation of the SCR system on the diesel generators. The project was completed in October, 2008.
The project was a global undertaking; systems specification was led by Universal’s United Kingdom commercial office, design work completed at the Universal headquarters in Stoughton, WI and manufacturing performed by Universal’s plant in San Lois Potosi, Mexico.
Universal has Developed and Executed Over 300 Exhaust Treatment Systems
Universal was chosen for this project because of its experience in exhaust treatment systems. To date, they have executed over 300 emission projects. For nearly 50 years, Universal has been in the business of helping customers manage the exhaust flow for their power generation systems With this vast experience, Universal is in a unique position to offer a complete turn-key system for their exhaust treatment needs. These needs include noise control, back pressure minimization, thermal management, flow distribution optimization, structural integrity, project management, logistics, and of course, emissions treatment - all into a one, smart, optimally designed and manufactured solution.
Universal is a global leader in acoustic and emission technologies. Since 1959, OEMs, packagers and end-users have relied on Universal’s standard and custom-engineered products for effective results in the industrial process, power generation, marine, oil & gas, locomotive and waste water markets