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Feed Hopper Chute

Introduction

A full-service replacement and upgrade package for existing Waste to Energy facilities

The Feed Hopper Chute of Kanadevia Inova is a comprehensive retrofit offering designed to improve the reliability, service life, and maintainability of existing waste feed systems in Waste to Energy plants. Combining advanced engineering with a service-oriented delivery approach, the solution minimises operational risks while extending asset lifetime and enhancing plant availability.

Our Feed Hopper Chute is specifically developed for Waste to Energy operators seeking to modernise ageing feed systems, improve operational performance, and secure long-term plant reliability without extensive modifications to existing infrastructure.

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Key benefits at a glance

  • Increased plant availability through reduced blockages and improved cooling reliability

  • Extended equipment lifetime through optimised thermal and wear protection

  • Lower maintenance costs due to modular replaceable panels

  • Reduced outage duration and faster service interventions in case of a leakage

  • Full-service execution from engineering and manufacturing to installation and commissioning

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Details

Better availability

The feed hopper chute incorporates a patented wear plate design without an interfering edge, reducing the risk of waste accumulation and blockages. This results in smoother waste flow and fewer operational interruptions. In addition, the modular cooling structure provides more reliable and consistent cooling performance, ensuring stable operation under demanding plant conditions.

Longer lifetime

The optimised hopper design reduces thermal stress by minimising blockages and the associated risk of backfires. Most welds are located outside the high-temperature zone, protecting critical structural connections from thermal fatigue. Direct cooling of the wear plates lowers wear rates and prolongs component life. The support frame is positioned outside the thermally affected area. Together, these features significantly increase the overall service life of the chute.

Maintenance efficiency and friendliness

The modular panel design enables individual sections to be replaced without dismantling the entire chute. This simplifies maintenance activities, reduces downtime, and lowers lifecycle costs. Maintenance teams benefit from improved accessibility and faster replacement procedures, helping plants return to operation more quickly.

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Options to meet customer specific needs

  • Steam nozzles for fire-fighting

  • Sludge injection nozzles

  • One or two water-cooled service doors

  • Fittings for mounting the temperature probe to each module as default (3 measurements as standard)

  • Cooling water temperature measurement

  • Steam ventilation temperature measurement

  • Number of waste level measurements

  • Adjustable gap closure plates to the front-wall collector

Impressions of a real installation

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Proven and reliable operation

  • First installation in 2013

  • 16 running projects

  • 25 lines equipped

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