Case Studies - Power Generation, Cement & Lime, Pulp & Paper

Case Studies

CONCRETE CHIMNEY REPAIR WITH CARBON FIBER WRAP

Industrial Access performed extensive repair services to a 250'-high concrete chimney that was causing safety concerns. IA was able to rehabilitate the structure to a safe & stable operating condition.

STEEL SILO EXTERIOR REINFORCEMENT

Industrial Access carried out an extensive silo reinforcement strategy that included interior baffle wall removal, reinforcement of the silo and its support structures, and a coating job. IA was able to repair the structure back to its original form.

REINFORCED CONCRETE CHIMNEY FAA COATING

Industrial Access mobilized to clean a reinforced concrete chimney exterior and apply new paint, while the platform and its guardrail received a spot-coating treatment. Regular maintenance ensures the structure is operating safely and efficiently while meeting recommended standards and regulations.

INSPECTIONS USING DRONES & REMOTE VIEWING SYSTEMS

Industrial Access provides expert inspection services to the industrial market. We use drones, ROVs, and robots equipped with High Definition cameras in order to get the most accurate data from any angle. Our cutting-edge tools are able to reach difficult-to-access spaces & provide aerial 3D mapping of industrial structures & equipment.

FAILING CHIMNEY LINER INSPECTION

Industrial Access performed a detailed inspection of one of the liner’s interior and exterior to determine the flue can’s condition and the probable cause(s) of found defects. The team thoroughly investigated the deterioration present in and around the liner shell and developed a maintenance and repair plan for the client that will improve the chimney’s structural integrity and maximize its safety and longevity.

BRICK CHIMNEY DRONE INSPECTION AND DEMOLITION

Industrial Access performed a drone inspection on a decommissioned brick chimney. The structure was found to be in very poor condition, with brickwork severely cracking and crumbling, posing an active falling object hazard. Later, the client contracted Industrial Access again to perform chimney demolition services. The drone inspection allowed Industrial Access to safely and quickly determine the structure’s situation and help the client develop the best strategy for the chimney moving forward.

BOILER STACK LINER REPAIR

Industrial Access performed partial gunite liner replacement on a steel boiler stack. The existing liner was in poor condition with severe spalling and interior plate exposed to flue gas. Industrial Access provided deteriorated liner demolition and new refractory installation services utilizing custom-engineered access methods to fit the client’s needs and maximize the structure’s longevity.

ERECTION OF THREE STEEL STACKS

Industrial Access performed erection and installation services of three new carbon steel exhaust stacks of up to 334’ in height. The client needed a crew of experienced engineers and technicians to handle installation of access scaffolds and welding of splices in between stack sections. Industrial Access has decades of experience in delivering stack erection, repair and maintenance services across North America.

CARBON STEEL STACK REPLACEMENT & REPAIR

Carbon steel has low corrosion resistance by itself, which places such smokestacks particularly at risk for rusting, thinning and buckling of plate. The carbon steel stack at a CPI facility was found to be in poor condition with signs of severe deterioration. Industrial Access developed a repair strategy and performed a stack reinforcement, partial stack replacement, and a new coating installation to restore the stack’s structural integrity and improve its longevity.

CONCRETE SILO EXTERIOR REPAIR

Two concrete silos in a chemicals facility were experiencing a developing concrete failure that resulted in water leakage and structural integrity issues. Industrial Access was contracted to inspect the roof and wall exterior of the silos and address the deterioration of concrete walls as well as roof railing systems. Both silos were repaired and returned to a safe operating condition with restored structural integrity.

RECOVERY BOILER STACK INSPECTION

Industrial Access conducted a condition assessment on two steel single-wall recovery boilers at a paper mill. A comprehensive inspection was performed and, with the client’s approval, additional necessary repairs were made to ensure the safety on site. Based on the inspection findings, Industrial Access developed a thorough recommended maintenance strategy for the facility moving forward.

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