• Project Name

    Recovery Boiler Rebuild

  • Client

    Pulp Producer

  • Location

    Peace River, Alberta

  • Project Duration

    8 Months

  • Contract Value

    $32M

  • Project Type

    Capital

Pulp Producer Recovery Boiler Rebuild

Scope Highlights

Project Objectives

  • Comprehensive recovery boiler rebuild
  • Address extensive damage from smelt water reaction
  • Restore critical industrial infrastructure

Technical Challenges

  • Complex boiler component replacement
  • Innovative panel lifting and welding approach
  • Tight construction tolerances

Unique Solutions

  • Engineered 100-foot wall panel lifting system
  • Custom cradle design for 34,000 lb panels
  • 3D scanning and modeling for precision installation

Performance Metrics

Metric

Value

 
Trades Involved

260 Tradespeople

 
Peak Workforce

200 Tradespeople

 
Total Resource Hours

209,300

 
Specialized Equipment

Custom truss cradle system

 
Schedule Impact

8 Days Reduction Through Innovation

Key Takeaways

Successful complex boiler rebuild

Innovative engineering solutions

Effective pandemic-era project management

Project Successfully Completed ✓