Project Name
Smelter Furnace Integrity Rebuild
Client
Confidential Smelting Client
Location
Trail, British Columbia
Project Duration
September 2022 – November 2022
Contract Value
>$20M
Project Type
Maintenance, Capital
Smelter Furnace Integrity Rebuild
Scope Highlights
Project Objectives
- Complete quadrennial smelter furnace repairs
- 100% replacement of hearth brick
- 90% replacement of reaction shaft copper jackets
- Rebuild east wall of electric furnace
Technical Challenges
- Precision alignment in hazardous environment
- Complex multi-area concurrent construction
- Working with molten metal bath
Unique Solutions
- Engineered WorkSafe BC approved platform
- Parallel work fronts to reduce downtime
- Advanced communication PPE for safety
Performance Metrics
Metric
Value
Trades Involved
400 Tradespeople
Trade Types
Boilermakers, Pipefitters, Ironworkers, Millwrights, Laborers
Planning Duration
1.5 Years Pre-Project Preparation
Schedule Impact
7 Days Reduction Through Innovative Approach
Key Takeaways
Successful complex furnace rebuild with minimal downtime
Innovative safety and construction methodologies
Precise millimeter-level equipment alignment