Rotork intelligent electric valve actuators have been specified for the new flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) plant at the Ferrybridge ‘C’ Power Station in West Yorkshire, UK. The plant is being installed under the European Union Large Combustion Plant Directive, which limits the future sulphur dioxide emissions from existing coal-fired power stations. The FGD plant at Ferrybridge ‘C’ employs the most advanced technology of its type, using limestone as a readily available absorbent to produce saleable gypsum for use in the plasterboard industry. Over 100 Rotork IQ and IQT actuators, featuring the latest “non-intrusive” communication, data logging and predictive valve maintenance technologies will be installed on the new plant, operating valves manufactured by KSB. Exeeco engineers will also be involved with the installation and commissioning of the Rotork actuators on the FGD plant, construction of which is being undertaken by Lenjes of Dusseldorf. Upon completion, the FGD plants installed on Units 3 and 4 will remove 94% of sulphur emissions as well as reducing dust particulates.