Disassembly of Gas Washer, Neuss, Germany

Project description:

Simultaneous deconstruction of 8 gas cleaning systems with the height of 38m, which were contaminated by pigeon droppings and cryolite and under operation of an electrolytic hydro aluminum plant of Rhine area in Neuss. The requirement was to disassemble and clean up the plants within 8 weeks, which was restricted due to the limit space of the machine usage. HPC as the general contractor completed the entire project on schedule.

Reason:

  • Shutting down the old plants

Services:

  • General Contractor of demolition
  • Disassembly and waste management concept
  • Health and safety planning and coordination
  • Implementation planning / Approval planning
  • Obtaining all regulatory approvals

Advantages:

  • Cost assurance
  • Adherence to schedules
  • Adhering to high safety standards
  • Remediation and administration management in one package
  • Simultaneous deconstruction of 8 gas washers, each height of 38 m
  • Completion in 8 weeks
  • Execution of the work in multi-shift operation during melting process of an aluminium smelter
  • 80 workers/day on duty

Additional project data:

  • Implementation of the entire preparation work as general contractor
  • Monitoring of the operations, site supervision / construction management
Client:
Confidential
Project value:
ca. €1 million
Project duration:
10/2007 – 12/2007

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