BCS® Suite for Efficient Biomass Heating and Power Plants

BCS® Suite

Key Takeaways

The BCS® Suite is an overarching control solution for biomass heating and power plants designed to optimize efficiency, operational stability, and emissions performance.
The BCS® Suite combines process engineering expertise, state-of-the-art control technology, and digitalization into a modular automation platform for existing and new plants.
The CONENGA Group analyzes operational data, develops control concepts, and integrates the BCS® Suite into operating plants without interfering with existing safety chains.
Using model- and data-based control strategies, the BCS® Suite reduces fuel consumption, on-site power consumption, manual interventions, and CO, NOx, and NH3 emissions.
The CONENGA Group uses the BCS® Suite for simulation-based optimization of fire output, load distribution, buffer management, and heat networks in biomass plants.

Custom-fit. Performance-enhancing. Safe. Sustainable.

The BCS® (Biomass Control Solution) Suite is a comprehensive control system for biomass heating and cogeneration plants that improves their performance in several areas. It consists of six standardized modules that can be combined individually depending on the plant configuration. With the BCS® Suite, we combine process engineering expertise with modern control technology and digitalization to create a compact, ready-to-use product for you.

You benefit from improved overall efficiency and the consistently efficient operation of your biomass heating (and power) plant. Lower fuel consumption and reduced labor costs resulting from a significant reduction in the need for manual intervention are economically significant. Optimizing your biomass heating (and power) plant with a BCS®also makes a significant contribution to climate protection by substantially reducing emissions. The service life of your plant is also extended thanks to the boiler’s consistent, steady operation.

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“The experts at the CONENGA Group don’t stop at identifying potential performance improvements—they also put them into practice right away. They and their team are the only ones we know of who can bring the entire biomass sector together under one roof.”

Hansjörg Rottensteiner, Head of Engineering, Ritten District Heating Plant

“The modernization measures carried out by the CONENGA Group on the EMSRT, along with the energy efficiency improvements implemented at the Bramberg heating plant, have resulted in significantly higher efficiency levels than in the past. The plant’s control and regulation systems were upgraded in two phases using the BCS® Suite. With this investment, Salzburg AG has contributed to the more efficient use of domestic resources.”

Günther Seifter, Engineer, Managing Director of Holzwärme Altenmarkt GmbH

“In recent years, following a potential analysis, CONENGA has implemented several projects for Stadtwärme Lienz using the BCS® FLR fire output control system, the BCS® PSM buffer storage management system, the BCS® LHM load hierarchy management system, and the necessary automation. With high control quality, ease of operation, and significant improvements—such as increased performance in the ORC module—we remain convinced of the quality of the BCS Suite. In terms of service, we benefit from a pleasant working relationship, which allows us to keep our control system up to date.”

Thomas Mühlmann, Engineer, Operations Manager, Lienz District Heating

“Increase the firing rate, turn on the BCS®, and make sure everything is running smoothly. It was the best decision to commission the optimization project.”

Andreas Obkircher, Heating Engineer, Welschnof Energy Production Cooperative

“At the Ramstein site, the BCS® system has enabled us to get the most out of the two existing plants.
I am very satisfied with the results we’ve achieved.”

Barbara Lutz, Head of Power Plants, Rettenmeier Group

FAQs About the BCS® Suite

What is the BCS® Suite?

The BCS® Suite is a modular, overarching control and automation solution for biomass heating and cogeneration plants. It combines process data analysis, control engineering, digitalization, and process optimization to improve efficiency, operational management, and emissions performance. The solution operates on existing control loops and integrates into existing plants without interfering with existing safety concepts. To this end, the CONENGA Group analyzes operating data, develops customized control strategies, and implements the BCS® Suite tailored to the specific plant configuration.

What functions does the BCS® Suite perform in biomass heating and power plants?

The BCS® Suite handles the overarching control of various plant components, such as fire rate, buffer storage, load distribution, and peak-load boilers. The goal is to ensure stable and efficient plant operation while adhering to process engineering limits. In addition, the solution enables real-time data analysis, forecasts, and cloud-based evaluations.

How does the BCS® Suite improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions?

Coordinated control strategies stabilize combustion processes and reduce load fluctuations. This improves overall efficiency and reduces fuel consumption, internal power consumption, and emissions such as CO, NOx, and NH3. At the same time, it reduces the need for manual intervention during plant operation.

How does the CONENGA Group integrate the BCS® Suite into existing systems?

The CONENGA Group first conducts a feasibility study that includes data analysis, a site inspection, and an evaluation of the control structure. Subsequently, the sensor systems, PLCs, servers, and network technology are adapted, and the higher-level control system is implemented. Integration takes place during ongoing operations and without compromising existing safety measures.

What modules are included in the BCS® Suite?

The BCS® Suite consists of several standardized modules that are combined depending on the plant configuration. These include fire rate control, buffer storage management, load hierarchy management, dead-spot control, defogging control, and peak load boiler control. The modular structure allows the control strategy to be tailored to the specific plant.

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A perfect fit.

Based on the potential analysis, we select the combination of preconfigured^BCS® modules that best suits your specific plant configuration. We then customize the^BCS® Suite to your requirements in order to fully leverage the improvement potential identified for your plant.

Performance-enhancing.

The^BCS® Suite boosts performance with innovative control concepts that are optimally designed for the processes involved in combined heat and power plant operations. As a higher-level control system,^BCS® manages various existing plant control systems and offers the advantage of full cloud connectivity. Integration into the existing environment occurs seamlessly during ongoing operations, without downtime and without interfering with the existing safety chain.

Sure.

The^BCS® Suite follows an overarching control strategy that specifies setpoints for existing control loops. This ensures that the existing systems integrated into the^BCS® continue to operate within the process limits specified by the plant manufacturer and in accordance with the corresponding safety concepts. The existing safety concept remains fully in effect and is in no way influenced or restricted by the higher-level control system.

Sustainable.

Thanks to improved overall efficiency and a significant reduction in fuel consumption and internal power consumption, using the^BCS® Suite enhances the sustainability of your plant in tandem with increased economic efficiency. This also leads to a reduction in emissions. The^BCS® Cloud also enables precise reporting on the reduction of your_carbon footprint, thereby making valuable contributions to sustainability reporting.

BCS® Project Process

In principle, a BCS® project can be carried out either as an investment or through a usage agreement. In both cases, implementation is in compliance with the EU Taxonomy. The contributions that align with the environmental objectives (Taxonomy, Article 9) are presented.

Together, we’ll design your BCS® project in three phases.

Project Flowchart