During the September shut in 2016, we were engaged by OJI Fibre Solutions to complete the 4th effect shell and 1B lamella replacement. We had a strict deadline of 11 days to complete the work.
Key Features:
- The shut period began positively.
- By the second day, the old fourth effect shell was successfully removed.
- A 400-ton mobile crane with a stiffening rig was used for the lift.
- The purpose was to facilitate the removal of the 60-ton vessel and lamella.
Challenges:
- The project was delivered late on 10th day - ahead of the original schedule.
- The client and PFS were both pleased with the outcome on the shut and would like to thank the team that worked tirelessly to make it happen.
- Extra steel around the support structure made it more difficult to remove the lamellas from both vessels.
- The team worked tirelessly, day and night, despite facing: Rain, Hail, and Sunshine (sometimes all within the same hour!)
