Project Name
Radiant Furnace Replacement
Client
Zinc and lead smelting and refining complex
Location
Trail, BC
Project Duration
January 2024 – April 2024
Contract Value
Not specified
Project Type
Capital
Radiant Furnace Replacement
Scope Highlights
Project Objectives
Extend the operational life of the waste heat boiler and ensure continued safe and efficient performance through full demolition and replacement of the radiant boiler section.
Technical Challenges
- Execution of full boiler replacement in a turnaround schedule
- Managing corrosion resistance requirements
- Coordinating multiple subcontractors and heavy lifts
Unique Solutions
- Use of ERNiCrMo-14 (Alloy 686) for corrosion-resistant overlay
- Custom Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Specialized welder qualifications and tailored welding procedures
- Comprehensive multi-stage testing
Performance Metrics
Trades Involved
Boilermakers, Pipefitters, Ironworkers, Millwrights, Laborers
Subcontractors
ACUREN Group, Steel Wings Insulators, GWIL Crane / Sterling Crane,Kodiak Measuring,Kootenay Technical Surveyors, Hil-Tech Contracting, Clean Harbors
Key Takeaways
Completed under the 2024 Turnaround Plan with high safety and quality standards.
Use of Alloy 686 and rigorous testing ensured long-term durability.
Collaboration among subcontractors and adherence to environmental and safety protocols contributed to project success.
