THE REACTOR SYSTEM MODIFICATION PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN IN 1989.
THE PHOTO'S BELOW DEMONSTRATE THE VARIOUS STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION.
THE MAIN SCOPE OF THE PROJECT CONSISTED OF:
1) REMOVING 400 SQ.FT. OF 6" THICK CONCRETE, EXCAVATING 24" DEEP & INSTALLING A 24" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE MAT FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT NEW PROCESS EQUIP.
2) FABRICATING, PAINTING & ERECTING A 65' TALL STEEL TOWER COMPLETE WITH ACCESS STAIRS, LADDERS, CATWALKS & HANDRAILS TO HOUSE A NEW SILO, CONDENSER & A VARIETY OF CHUTES, CONVEYORS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROCESS EQUIPMENT.
3) ADD A 40' MID SECTION TO A BUCKET ELEVATOR MAKING IT A TOTAL OF 100' HIGH.
4) EXTEND 24" COOLING WATER SUPPLY & RETURN PIPING 80' TO THE REACTOR AREA.
5) EXTEND RAW MATERIAL PROCESS PIPING FROM THEIR HEADERS TO THE REACTOR.
6) INSTALL CONCRETE FOR VACUUM & DISCHARGE PUMP WASTEWATER SUMP PITS.
7) INSTALL DISCHARGE PUMP WITH PIPING FROM REACTOR TO PRODUCT STORAGE.
8) INSTALL VACUUM PUMP SYSTEM WITH PIPING FROM REACTOR TO DISCHARGE POINT.
9) FABRICATE, INSTALL & PAINT ALL OTHER PROCESS PIPING & STRUCTURAL STEEL.