Assets from this
former corn syrup facility were purchased by TRC America Demolition Services. Included in
this purchase was a titanium distillation column, transformers, 42
stainless steel tanks ranging in size from 650 to 77,300 gallons and
associated valves, pumps, conveyors and electrical system. Assets were
located on several floors with some in interior areas requiring
extensive rigging to remove.
Our asset recovery crew removed the contents
of the 85’ tall steeping building which contained the tanks, steam/flow
control systems and a 118’ conveyor. Housed inside were seven tanks
measuring 16’ by 58’ 6” and having a volume of 77,300 gallons each,
along with several thousand feet of flow control and steam piping,
approximately 180 valves, pumps and control units with most located on a
floor 65’ above grade and access only by outside stairs. All items had
to be rigged and lowered.
The next phase
involved the removal of a 56’ tall 13 tray titanium distillation column.
This system included the column, heat exchangers, valves, piping and
fire suppression system. During the removal process great care had to be
taken to identify and separate the different alloys for processing to
ensure maximum yield on our investment. During the course of this job,
our personnel removed several thousand pounds of stainless steel.
Through extensive
training to identify and sort material types along with our alloy
testers and market contacts, we received premium pricing for all
recovered material. Our sales team successfully marketed and sold all
reusable assets through our network of industrial/commercial buyers.
While onsite several other companies requested to partner with us to
help them move their assets.