Turning Waste Steam into Power, PVS Chemicals
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
PVS Chemicals, a family-owned manufacturing company, is setting new standards in sustainable industrial operations at its 130-year-old sulfuric acid plant in Chicago. The facility generates large volumes of high-pressure waste steam during chemical production. PVS wanted an innovative solution to capture and reuse steam efficiently, reduce waste, lower operational costs, and meet growing demands for environmental responsibility. This project exemplifies PVS’s commitment to sustainable operations and to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of Responsible Consumption and Production.
31,500,00+
GALLONS OF WATER SAVED ANNUALLY
95
RENEWABLE ENERGY
14,744
MEGAWATT HOURS SAVED ANNUALLY
12,700
TONS OF CO2 EMISSIONS ELIMINATED ANNUALLY
Innovative Solutions
Our partnership expedited implementation through direct procurement and project management capabilities.
Construction of a new metal building to house new equipment
Design and install a 2.6 MW condensing extraction steam turbine
Installation of a new steam deaerator with reverse osmosis water
treatment, steam condenser, and control system
Integration of the new system into the plant’s SCADA network
On an average day the plant will offset 95% of its electrical
consumption which offsets 12,700 tons of CO2 emission per year;
equivalent to planting 529,292 mature trees or powering 1,452 homes for one year or driving 2,484 cars for one year
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EMISSIONS REDUCTION IMPACT
The project eliminates 12,700 tons of CO₂ annually, supporting PVS’s sustainability goals and contributing to a cleaner environment.
SIGNIFICANT Energy & COST SAVINGS
Offsetting 95% of the plant’s daily electricity needs significantly lowers utility expenses and enhances energy independence.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION
Upgraded infrastructure, including a new turbine and integrated control systems, improves reliability, process efficiency, and long-term performance.
From the Client
This commitment in Chicago is a great example of our approach to business. The new the installation will take thousands of tons of CO2 out of the air while simultaneously making the facility sustainable for the long term.”