Rail-Mounted Sulphuric Acid Pressure Vessels - APMS Group
- 8 years ago
http://www.apmsgroup.com.au/sulphuric-acid-railcar-replacement-project-bhp-billiton-nickel-west-kns
MULTIPLE RAIL-MOUNTED SULPHURIC ACID PRESSURE VESSELS
This project involved the design and manufacture of twelve rail-mounted pressure vessels for sulphuric acid storage and transport. The vessels were 1.8m diameter by 12m overall length. They were fabricated from carbon steel. The services APMS provided under this project were detailed mechanical design to AS1210 Class I, material procurement, fabrication, NDT, hydrotesting, surface treatment and commissioning.
The vessels were required by our client BHP to replace existing vessels which had reached the end of their working life through internal erosion. The project required APMS to maintain a close working relationship with BHP to ensure the vessels were replaced with a minimum of disruption to production. A close interface with BHP was also essential during the commissioning stage to optimise loading and discharge capabilities. “Lesson Learnt” meetings were incorporated into the project process to share experiences and drive efficiencies.
Fabrication of the vessels required a number of welding processes – submerged arc, flux core and TIG. The vessels were subject to extensive non-destructive testing, including 100% RT, MPI, UT and finally hydrostatic pressure testing. Prior to commissioning the vessels were sandblasted and a four coat paint system was applied in accordance with the BHP Specification.
The successful outcome of the project was a result of all stakeholders, from the tradesman in the Workshop, through the project team to the end user BHP working together to achieve a successful outcome – delivery of the vessels to the required technical and quality standards, on time and on budget.
MULTIPLE RAIL-MOUNTED SULPHURIC ACID PRESSURE VESSELS
This project involved the design and manufacture of twelve rail-mounted pressure vessels for sulphuric acid storage and transport. The vessels were 1.8m diameter by 12m overall length. They were fabricated from carbon steel. The services APMS provided under this project were detailed mechanical design to AS1210 Class I, material procurement, fabrication, NDT, hydrotesting, surface treatment and commissioning.
The vessels were required by our client BHP to replace existing vessels which had reached the end of their working life through internal erosion. The project required APMS to maintain a close working relationship with BHP to ensure the vessels were replaced with a minimum of disruption to production. A close interface with BHP was also essential during the commissioning stage to optimise loading and discharge capabilities. “Lesson Learnt” meetings were incorporated into the project process to share experiences and drive efficiencies.
Fabrication of the vessels required a number of welding processes – submerged arc, flux core and TIG. The vessels were subject to extensive non-destructive testing, including 100% RT, MPI, UT and finally hydrostatic pressure testing. Prior to commissioning the vessels were sandblasted and a four coat paint system was applied in accordance with the BHP Specification.
The successful outcome of the project was a result of all stakeholders, from the tradesman in the Workshop, through the project team to the end user BHP working together to achieve a successful outcome – delivery of the vessels to the required technical and quality standards, on time and on budget.