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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project comprised the removal of the redundant water generation system, all associated pipe runs & electrics and the installation of a new Pure Steam Generator. ADCO were designated as PSCS and appointed as Project Managers managing the civil, mechanical and electrical scope of works.
Challenges Faced
- Works were undertaken in a highly sensitive live production area, directly adjacent to the plants water generation systems. It was critical that there was no possibility for the building works to contaminate the plant water systems.
- The new machinery had to be installed through a purpose built ope in the building façade with extremely tight tolerances due to the presence of existing structural steel members.
- With a tight construction program that had to encompass all civil, mechanical and electrical works within a 6 week window it was necessary for a detailed and micromanaged construction schedule to be implemented with ongoing communication between all sub-contractors.
Innovations
- The implementation of daily whiteboard meetings ensured that the optimum level of manpower and resources were utilized in such a tight space to ensure maximum productivity.
- The design and fabrication of all mechanical piping systems off site allowed for the civil and electrical contractors to complete their scopes and have all systems ready to receive the mechanical plant
- Due to the extremely tight tolerances for the installation of the new steam generator, a dry run of the installation was carried out in advance of the installation to ensure all plant and systems were compatible
- Rapid hardening cement mixes were used on the concrete works to ensure subsequent phases of work could be undertaken without delay
Successes
- Project was completed on time and within budget.
- The new process tie ins were carried out with no disruption to Leo production.
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