Mill Conversion Detailed Design
Client
FLSmidth
Location
Eastern United States
Year
2015
DETAILED STRUCTURAL DESIGN
This Project consisted of detailed Engineering Support for conversion of a raw mill to a finish mill for a cement client in the Eastern United States. FLSmidth was selected to provide equipment and engineering for the project. FLS enlisted Industrial Ally to develop the structural engineering required for the project. To ensure smooth construction we employed our laser scanner to capture existing conditions and, via development of a 3D model, incorporated and considered that data in our design. The design included extensive retrofit of the existing mill building. This included vibration analysis for the new separator and bag house fan. Support for a new tripper conveyor was also designed along with supports for nuisance ductwork, process ductwork, and piping. Our scope also included the engineering of a new cement feed to storage piping system. We participated in weekly telecon meetings with their staff to update and coordinate the design progress. Additionally, we were the primary interface with the local municipality to secure the project construction permit. SMACC™ reviews at key design milestones ensured recognition and incorporation of all Safety, Maintenance, Access, Constructability, and Coordination items in alignment with the projects goals.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL
- New Tripper Conveyor over existing feed bins
- New “O-SEPA” Separator
- New Dust Collector/Bag House
- Structural Steel
- Miscellaneous Piping
- Structural Concrete
KEY DESIGN DELIVERABLES
- 3D Scan of existing structures
- Structural Engineering and Design
- Egress access to new and existing levels in existing building
- Piping Engineering and Civil Engineering and Design
- Vibration analysis of reconfigured building for new separator
- Vibration analysis of fan motor base support
- Tripper Conveyor Extension and Reconfiguration
- Preparation of Construction Bid Package
- Preparation & Submittal of Building Permits to County
- Attendance to project meetings with FLSmidth
- Field services to accompany construction progress