Covanta Springfieldhttp://www.covantaholding.com/2008-05-20T12:47:04ZCovanta Springfieldhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/covanta-springfield.html2008-05-20T12:47:04Z
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<p><strong>Covanta Springfield, LLC<br />
Agawam, Massachusetts</strong> </p>
<p>Covanta Springfield, also known as the Pioneer Valley Resource Recovery Facility, is compactly located on approximately 5 acres across the Connecticut River from the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Pioneer Valley facility commenced operations in 1988 and is permitted to combust 408 tons per day of solid waste generated from residential and commercial operations throughout Western Massachusetts. The facility serves the needs of 16 long-term contract communities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In addition to the three units, the facility also has an attached 500 tons per day transfer station. Pioneer Valley produces 9.4 Megawatts of energy, of which 7.5 MW is sold to Northeast Utilities. During its operating history, the facility has offset the use of 27,000 gallons of oil per day thereby reducing the need for additional oil or coal fired utilities in the sensitive Pioneer Valley region. </p>
<p>This waste to energy facility was one of the first in the United States to successfully co-combust wastewater treatment plant sludge and FOG (fats, oil and grease) with municipal solid waste.</p>
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<p>Facility Address: </p>
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<p>188 M Street Extension<br />
Agawam, MA 01001<br />
(413) 785-5120</p>
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<p>Site: </p>
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<p>5.3 acres owned by Covanta Springfield, LLC</p>
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<p>Commercial Operation: </p>
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<p>1988 </p>
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<p>Energy-from-Waste System: </p>
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<p>Three 136 ton-per-day Enercon (Pioneer Plus™) mass-burn refractory lined combustors with ash separating and eco/Tech sludge co-combustion (SRS) systems</p>
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<p>650 psig/750°F superheater outlet conditions</p>
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<p>Air Pollution Control Equipment: </p>
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<p>Activated carbon injection with dry lime injection, followed by fabric filter baghouse for fly ash collection.</p>
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<p>Rated Refuse Capacity: </p>
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<p>408 tons per day or 131,400 tons per year </p>
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<p>Energy Generation @ Rated Capacity: </p>
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<p>9.4 Megawatts of electricity</p>
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<p>Sold to:</p>
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<p>Western Massachusetts Electric Company/Northeast Utilities </p>
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<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/11/Image/1127760668294.gif" /><br />
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/188+M+Street+Agawam+MA+01001">Map for Springfield</a> </p>
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<p> </p> About Ushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/Springfield-about-us.html2008-01-24T09:41:42Z
<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC owns and operates the Pioneer Valley Resource Recovery Facility. Waste is delivered to the facility for processing into energy from 16 long-term contract communities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Covanta Springfield, LLC is owned by its parent company Covanta Energy, Inc. </p>
<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC is located in the Town of Agawam, Hampden County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Facility has operated continuously, 24-hours a day 7-days a week, since it began commercial operation in 1988. The facility processes between 123,000 - 131,400 tons of municipal solid waste and FOG (liquid fats, oil & grease) per year while exporting 7.5 Megawatts of electricity to the power grid.</p> Facility Processhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/springfield-facility-process.html2008-02-08T08:22:20Z
<p>The facility operates three Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)-fired combustors (MWCs) capable of processing 408 tons of waste per day and 131,400 tons per year. The facility’s mass burn combustion system incorporates the Enercon technology. Waste is combusted at furnace temperatures above 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and reduced to an inert ash residue that is approximately 10% of its original volume. Liquid wastes, such as fats, oil and grease (FOG), is injected directly into each of the 3 combustors to be burned in suspension. Before leaving the facility, combustion air is directed through a series of technologically advanced air pollution control equipment including an activated carbon injection system to effectively manage mercury and dioxins, with dry lime injection, followed by a fabric filter baghouse for fly ash collection. Facility emissions and residual ash are both strictly and aggressively regulated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as federal agencies. The steam produced by the MWCs is sent to a turbine generator where it is converted into electricity for internal plant use (1.9 MW) with the remainder (7.5 MW) sent to the power grid.</p>
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<p>Diagram of Process ( <a target="_blank" href="/uploads/11/File/Springfield-Diagram.jpg">Diagram</a> ) </p>
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<p>Pollution Control </p>
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<p>Air emissions are controlled by high efficiency combustion within the furnace/boiler and state-of-the-art air quality control equipment. </p>
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<p>Highly efficient combustion controls potential organic pollutants as well as carbon monoxide. </p>
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<p>The activated carbon injection system controls mercury emissions and has been found to reduce dioxin levels well below the standards. </p>
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<p>The dry lime injection neutralizes the acid gases before they enter the fabric filter bag house. </p>
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<p>The fabric filter baghouse removes particulate matter (fly ash) and provides a secondary acid gas neutralization surface on the filtercake and is the final capture point for acid gas and other emissions prior to release of the cleaned gas stream to the atmosphere. </p>
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<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC also utilizes state-of-the art continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). The CEMS measures the stack gas for emissions, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, oxygen and opacity and allows the control room to continuously monitor the performance of each of the 3 combustor units. The CEMS data is monitored and reviewed in-house and provided to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.</p> Environmental Policyhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/springfield-environmental-policy.html2008-01-24T09:46:08Z
<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC believes that responsible stewardship of the environment is essential for business efficiency and success. Therefore, Covanta Springfield, LLC is committed to protecting the environment in which it operates and pledges to operate in compliance with applicable laws pertaining to human health and the environment. This commitment is embodied in Covanta’s Environmental Policy through five Environmental Principles: </p>
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<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Protection </li>
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<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Conservation </li>
<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Qualification </li>
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<p>The Environmental Policy and the associated environmental principles are communicated to all employees and the general public. Questions regarding the Environmental Policy from the facility’s workforce and external interested and affected parties are encouraged through effective <a href="springfield-community-outreach.html">communication procedures</a>. </p>
<p>As an environmentally-responsible operator, Covanta Springfield, LLC has developed a facility-wide Environmental Management System (EMS) based on applicable federal regulations and good management practices (GMPs) to ensure: </p>
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<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Prevention of releases to the environment; </li>
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<li style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Continued improvement of environmental performance. </li>
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<p>The EMS outlines facility procedures and standards and identifies all aspects of the facility’s operation that have a potential environmental impact. Top priority is given to prevention of pollution and continual improvement of environmental performance. </p> Health and Safetyhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/springfield-health-and-safety.html2008-01-25T12:35:54Z
<p><img height="165" width="200" align="left" alt="" src="/uploads/11/Image/sharp_logo.jpg" />Covanta Springfield, LLC currently participates in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s environmental excellence program, SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement & Recognition Program). To learn more about this program, visit the OSHA website at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/sharp.html">http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/sharp.html</a></p>
<p>SHARP is a voluntary OSHA program which was instituted for smaller companies that consistently exceed regulatory requirements, work closely with their communities, and excel in protecting the environment and public health. SHARP is a partnership that recognizes top environmental performance among participating U.S. facilities of all types and complexity, limited only by company size. Covanta Springfield, LLC is currently applying for the equally prestigious VPP status due to its change in ownership.</p> Community Outreachhttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/springfield-community-outreach.html2008-01-25T11:13:09Z
<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC is an active and supportive community member. We believe that we have a responsibility to give back to the community by investing in the communities where we operate; providing jobs for local residents; and supporting education, the environment, social and economic development. During its history, the facility has been a sponsor of many public, private and non-profit organizations. Sponsorship has included in-kind donations of monetary funds, equipment, and/or time and labor. </p>
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<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC has generously supported the U.S. Marine Corp Toys for Tots program and the Easter Seals campaign for many years. In addition, the facility staff works with all contract communities to encourage more recycling. The facility continues to offer economical and efficient mercury-bearing product recycling, such as fluorescent bulb and battery recycling to municipalities and the business sector.</p>
<p>Covanta Springfield, LLC also offers tours to local public and private schools and colleges throughout the year, many of which have incorporated energy-from-waste as part of their curriculum. Specifically, after a year of planning, in 2006 the Pioneer Valley facility was chosen to host twenty 9<sup>th</sup> grade classes from the High School of Science and Technology in Springfield for onsite Physical Science lessons in conjunction with the adjacent wastewater treatment plant. This off-campus learning program was developed by “This World Is Our Classroom” which stresses that hands-on education may prove to be more beneficial to certain students. The Pioneer Valley facility also annually hosts the Agawam 5<sup>th</sup> graders in a “train-the-presenters” event during which time plant staff is interviewed, photos or videos taken, with the intent of imparting the presenters new knowledge to the remaining students. This field trip is now an integrated part of the 5<sup>th</sup> grade Agawam School system.</p>
<p>For additional information or to schedule a tour, please refer to the “<a href="springfield-tours.html">Tours</a>” section of this website.</p>
<p>In addition to other charitable donations, the staff at Covanta Springfield, LLC regularly supports and participates in the Easter Seals Volleyball and Softball tournaments as well as supporting several junior hockey leagues. </p>
<p>Through facility tours, Covanta Springfield, LLC provides those living in the community with a better understanding of the benefits of their local resource recovery facility. If community concerns should arise regarding the facility or its operation, please contact us using the information found in the “<a href="springfield-contact-us.html">Contact Us</a>” section of this website. </p> Newshttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/springfield-news.html2008-01-25T12:43:20Z
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<p>“Bondi’s Project Offers Windfall” Dan LaMothe, The Republican, Springfield, Massachusetts, February 02, 2006 </p>
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<p><strong>See How It All Works</strong> – Covanta Springfield, LLC provides escorted tours of the facility to anyone interested in learning more about the Covanta Springfield, LLC Waste-to Energy Process or Recycling. </p>
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<p>Tour Days – Contact Monday - Friday </p>
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<p>Tour Hours – Contact 10 AM - 2 PM </p>
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<p>Must wear covered shoes </p>
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<p>Student to teacher ratio = At least 1 teacher/adult : 10 students* <br />
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<p>All tours must be scheduled in advance, please call 518-729-1307 or contact via email by writing to <a href="mailto:mmorris@covantaenergy.com">mmorris@covantaenergy.com</a>. Please use the word “tour” in the subject line.</p>
<div></div> Contact Ushttp://www.covantaholding.com/site/springfield/springfield-contact-us.html2008-01-25T13:04:16Z
<p>Individuals or groups having questions regarding Covanta Springfield, LLC may contact our Plant Manager:</p>
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<td>Scott Porter </td>
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<td><a href="mailto:sporter@covantaenergy.com">sporter@covantaenergy.com</a> </td>
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11<p><img height="165" width="200" align="left" alt="" src="/uploads/11/Image/sharp_logo.jpg" />Covanta Springfield, LLC currently participates in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s environmental excellence program, SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement & Recognition Program). To learn more about this program, visit the OSHA website at: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/sharp.html">http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/sharp.html</a></p>
<p>SHARP is a voluntary OSHA program which was instituted for smaller companies that consistently exceed regulatory requirements, work closely with their communities, and excel in protecting the environment and public health. SHARP is a partnership that recognizes top environmental performance among participating U.S. facilities of all types and complexity, limited only by company size. Covanta Springfield, LLC is currently applying for the equally prestigious VPP status due to its change in ownership.</p>2959/uploads/11/Image/header/covanta-efw-facilities.jpg7springfield-health-and-safetytruetrue
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