Power Generation Industry – Fossil Fuels
POWERING CLEANER ENERGY
Fossil energy sources, including oil, coal, and natural gas, are non-renewable resources that formed when prehistoric plants and animals died and were gradually buried by layers of rock. Over millions of years, different types of fossil fuels formed — depending on what combination of organic matter was present, how long it was buried, and what temperature and pressure conditions existed as time passed.
Today, fossil fuel industries drill or mine for these energy sources, burn them to produce electricity, or refine them for use as fuel for heating or transportation.
Without controls, the combustion of solid fuel (coal) to generate power results in the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxides (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, mercury, lead, cadmium, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and arsenic. Therefore, it is critically important for solid fuel power plants to comply with stringent environmental standards by utilizing the optimal technologies for emissions management, environmental air pollution control, and fluid handling and filtration.
Cleaner burning than other fossil fuels, the combustion of natural gas produces negligible amounts of sulfur, mercury, and particulates. However, natural gas does produce nitrogen oxides (NOx), which contributes to smog.
CECO commonly addresses the challenges of the power generation industry with clean, safe, and efficient products and solutions within our CECO family of brands shown below.
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Aarding
Aarding Thermal Acoustics is a trusted global partner in designing and manufacturing engineered solutions for exhaust systems in power generation and industrial applications. With decades of expertise, Aarding specializes in thermal and acoustic equipment, including flue gas silencers, exhaust stacks, and complete exhaust system solutions tailored to combined cycle, simple cycle, and peaker plants.
Adwest
Founded in 1988 and integrated into the CECO Environmental family in 2012, Adwest is a global leader in thermal and catalytic oxidation solutions for reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and odorous emissions. With over 1,200 installations worldwide, we deliver efficient, cost-effective air abatement systems across industries including chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, flexible packaging, and food manufacturing.
Burgess-Manning
Burgess Manning is a distinguished industrial acoustics with roots dating back to 1910 and the launch of the first commercial industrial silencer in 1928. The company provides custom-engineered noise control solutions, from vent and blowdown silencers to absorptive/reactive units for turbines, compressors, pumps and safety and control valves, serving markets in power generation, petrochemicals, gas transmission, data centers, and more.
Compass Water Solutions
Compass Water Solutions® provides advanced water treatment systems for marine, offshore, chemical, and industrial sectors, backed by 50+ years of expertise in oily-water separation and reverse osmosis. Compass® is supported by factory-trained representatives worldwide and delivers seamless installation, operation, and compliance. The acquisition enhances access to a growing industrial water market, with strong potential in oily-water and seawater RO applications.
EFM
Effox-Flextor-Mader (EFM) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing dampers and expansion joints for flue gas and process air handling systems. Our products are engineered to meet stringent specifications, ensuring durability, reliability, and compliance with environmental standards. EFM specializes in custom-engineered solutions for industries like power generation and heavy industrial markets, offering products capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and harsh environments.
Flex-Kleen
Flex-Kleen has been a global leader in industrial dust collection and air pollution control for over six decades. We have installed over 80,000 systems worldwide and joined the CECO Environmental family in 2008. Our durable, high-performance solutions are custom-engineered for corrosive, combustible, and high-temperature environments across industries like chemicals, food, and plastics.
General Rubber
General Rubber Corporation is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions and field services for industrial applications. With a product range spanning from 1” to 144”, they deliver innovative solutions for complex projects. We specialize in large-scale infrastructure components, such as 72” 9500-XL pinch and check valves for stormwater systems. Known for our expertise and versatility, General Rubber prides itself on handling projects "from the simple to the simply amazing."
Peerless Emissions Control
Peerless Emissions Control specializes in advanced combustion and post-combustion emissions control technologies. Our solutions help industries meet stringent environmental compliance by reducing pollutants like NOx, CO, VOC, NH3, and PM. With nearly a century of innovation, Peerless has pioneered technologies such as natural gas odorizers, vane separators, and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems. Serving diverse industries like power generation, petrochemicals, and healthcare, Peerless offers integrated, global solutions for cleaner and safer operations.
Peerless Separation & Filtration
Peerless Separation & Filtration is a global leader in advanced separation technologies, serving the oil, gas, power, and petrochemical industries. With nearly a century of expertise, Peerless specializes in designing and delivering high-efficiency process separation and filtration systems for gas processing applications. From gas coalescers to multi-cyclone separators and filter separators, Peerless offers innovative solutions that enhance process efficiency, protect capital equipment, and ensure environmental compliance.
Peerless Water
Peerless Water delivers efficient, customized water and wastewater treatment systems for both onshore and offshore industrial applications, combining decades of engineering expertise with deep market knowledge across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Our compact, reliable packages support produced water, industrial wastewater, sewage, and potable water treatment, tailored to meet critical infrastructure needs. Backed by a global footprint, fabrication partners, we ensure each system reflects our commitment to quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
Wakefield Acoustics
Wakefield Acoustics, established in 1980 has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s foremost specialists in industrial and environmental noise control engineering. The company designs, manufactures, and installs a comprehensive range of bespoke acoustic solutions, including enclosures, containers, louvers, attenuators, silencers, and complete turnkey noise-haven systems, to tackle complex noise challenges in demanding sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, petrochemicals, water/waste treatment, recycling, and infrastructure.