Case Study

Removal of Power Station Exhaust Windbreak

The Problem

The De-commissioning of power station exhaust wind break that had a new tower and houses in close proximity meant an accurate safe clean method was needed.

The power station had to continue running while a new exhaust windbreak and building was constructed close to the existing tower.

EC Hopkins was tasked with finding a method to remove the old tower, other factors to be taken into consideration were the close proximity of houses in a residential area as well as other business. The concrete contained a large amount of rebar and needed to be handled safely with minimum dust and contamination.

Cooling Tower Removal
Cooling Tower Removal

The Solution

The power station had to continue running while a new exhaust windbreak and building was constructed close to the existing tower. EC Hopkins was tasked with finding a method to remove the old tower, other factors to be taken into consideration were the close proximity of houses in a residential area as well as other business. The concrete had a large amount of rebar and needed to be handled safely with minimum dust and contamination.

We recommended the hydraulic ICS 890F4 Diamond chainsaw powered from the HP8 Power pack. With the operators working from a suspended platform, lifting eyes were attached to a section and with the crane in position they used the ICS saws to first make an accurate horizontal cut and then two vertical cuts, the water feed through the saw keeping the dust to a minimum. The crane supported the weight of the concrete section as the cuts were finished and then they were then lowered to the ground below.

The ICS 890F4 diamond chainsaws with low vibration and powerful motors enabled a large number of cuts to be made each day, thus ensuring the project was achieved on time and in budget with no disruption to the power station, local residents and businesses.

To find out more about ICS Diamond Chainsaws please call us on 0121 506 6095 or CLICK HERE to go to the ICS Diamond Chainsaw Section.

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Featured Product

ICS 890F4 Hydraulic Diamond Chainsaw

ICS 890F4 diamond chainsaw is the largest saw in the range with the ability to cut upto 63cm deep in concrete, including reinforced concrete, natural stone and thick masonry walls.
The ICS 890F4 diamond chainsaw is the ideal choice for professional concrete cutters, specialist builders and the utility industry. The 890 saw has a quiet, smooth and service free hydraulic motor with a rugged body plus an easy to change drive sprocket, making it engineered to stand up to the toughest of jobs.

Available with different length guidebar and chains to give 25cm, 38cm, 50cm and even upto 63cm depth of cut using the superior Force4 diamond chains or the Crosslink diamond chains with one suitable for every application. Whether it is for modifying lift shafts, altering buildings or cutting concrete sewer culverts the ICS890 and the ICS diamond chains are the best solution for the construction and utility industry.

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