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| Demolition Of Polystyrene Plant |
Taking on its first assignment
on the Shell owned Carrington site,
RVA was engaged to provide a full
suite of engineering and health
and safety support services.
The presence of adjacent live plants,
operated by other companies,
common utilities and shared access,
all added to the challenges of the
project and the need to plan all activities
carefully and maintain strong line of
communication at all times.
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| Marchwood Incinerator Site Development |
Having managed the dismantling of external
plant, including the flues and precipitators
complete with removal of contaminated
materials, some 10 years earlier, RVA was
delighted to return to Marchwood as CDM-C
for the demolition of the tipping hall,
incinerator building and associated plant.
The work, which is part of redevelopment
scheme, was phased to accommodate the
operational needs of the client
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| Plant Removal Jarrow Site |
Providing services to this client for the
first time, RVA was engaged as CDM-C,
specialist engineer and project manger
to oversee the complex and challenging
task of selective removal of plant and
equipment.
Working in both a high hazard and
operational environment, careful
planning and coordination, which
included phasing the dismantling to
accommodate utility isolation and
re-routing, with the employer’s staff,
was a critical factor in delivering a
safe outcome with minimum disruption
to the ongoing business |
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.jpg) | | Smurfit Kappa |
| Dismantling Of Plant For Shipment Overseas |
Following an industry trend, RVA was
appointed by Smurfit Kappa Townsend Hook
in Kent, to act as CDM-C and provide project
management assistance, for a major dismantling
exercise.
The sequential removal of paper machine PM1
was a challenging exercise for all involved.
The intricate piecemeal operation had to be planned
and managed to ensure that high safety and quality
standards were maintained whilst at the same time
allowing the client to receive best value throughout
the process.
PM1 will start a new life in India, once
reassembled. |
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| Demolition Of Redundant Refinery Plant |
Following a call for assistance from a
Turkish oil and gas engineering company,
RVA sent a team of engineers to Turkmenistan
to assess options for the demolition of a
redundant delayed coker unit at the country’s
main refinery. The work to be undertaken
included the demolition of a number of complex
massive structures and plant adjacent to a
fully operational essential facility.
The project presented a number of significant
challenges, not least of which was the need to
develop safe, efficient and practical methodologies
for completing the works using a limited selection
of contractor’s plant and without the specialist
demolition tools now taken for granted in the UK
and many other parts of the world.
It was an excellent opportunity for RVA to
demonstrate a quick response, innovation and
flexibility, to meet the needs of the client. |
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| Decommissioning Of Dye Manufacturing Plant |
RVA was appointed by Ciba Speciality Chemicals
as planning supervisor and specialist project engineer,
to manage the deplanting and demolition of 60 principal
buildings during the closure of an 18-hectare chemicals
plant in Manchester, after nearly a century of dye
manufacturing
Controlled use of explosives was combined with
traditional demolition techniques to demolish brick-built
office blocks, the heavy steel-framed structures of
specialist chemical process buildings and all associated
pipework, cables, pipebridges, floorslabs, plant
and equipment.
RVA was also responsible for ensuring that the
cleared area was prepared to a rigid specification,
allowing future site development to commence
immediately on completion of the demolition project.
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.jpg) | | BPB/RKTK |
| Dismantling Of Paper Making Plant For Reuse |
In addition to fulfilling its regular roles
of specialist engineers and CDM-C, RVA
also provided additional security to the
site owners BPB, as advisers, when they sold
a paper making machine and associated
equipment for re-erection in the Ukraine.
It was RVA’s duty to assess the competency
and suitability of a number of organisations,
including a workforce comprising in excess of
70 non-English speaking personnel, in order
that EHS excellence was maintained throughout
the process which included a significant number
of large and complex lifting operations.
Members of the RVA engineering team were
involved both at the donor site in Aberdeen and
the new home of the plant in the Ukraine. |
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.jpg) | | British Nuclear Group |
| Demolition Of Calder Hall Towers |
RVA has provided essential and value
adding specialist support for the demolition
of the four hyperbolic cooling towers at
Calder Hall power station, Sellafield,
Cumbria. The brief included a review of
technical notes, progression of the work-scope
methodology and on-site auditing during charging.
RVA explosives engineering personnel assisted
the client during a complex and lengthy process
of consultation with the contractor, stakeholders,
NII and other interested parties |
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 | | Alcoa Manufacturing (GB) Limited |
| Closure Of Aluminium Ingot Plant |
RVA is supplying a full project support service
for the decommissioning and exit from the
Waunarlwydd site.
Adopting the roles of CDM Coordinator, project
manager and Engineer, RVA has integrated fully
into the client’s team to assist in the production
of decommissioning/isolation strategies, EHS
documentation, commercial bid packages for
plant dismantling/demolition and procurement
processes.
In addition significant input has been provided
in investigating the options that will result in the
optimum balance between structural demolition
and deplanting being established, in order that
maximum value will be achieved for both land
and asset disposal. |
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.jpg) | | Veolia Environmental Services |
| Incinerator Decommissioning |
RVA was appointed as planning supervisor and
specialist project manager for the dismantling of
the redundant Sheffield City Council municipal waste
incinerator. The project included the removal of
hazardous waste materials, the cleaning of plant and
equipment prior to removal and the demolition of a
number of out buildings and offices.
The contractor’s site was particularly restricted due
to the close proximity of the newly commissioned
replacement plant, which had to remain operational
and accessible around the clock. There was
therefore a need to carefully plan and execute
the works, which required a significant amount of
dismantling, using heavy lift cranes. |
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.jpg) | | British Nuclear Group |
| Cooling Tower Demolition |
Engineering Solutions has been retained by
British Nuclear Group to provide specialist
input for the demolition of the four cooling
towers at Chapelcross power station
in Dumfriesshire.
Services include support for explosives
engineering matters as well as, drawing on the
Group’s experience of set piece management of
high profile events by this method, stakeholder
engagement, logistics and third party interface
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.JPG) | | Dupont Teijin Films |
| Melinex 2 Decommissioning |
RVA acted as specialist project managers, contract
engineers and planning supervisors for the decontamination
and demolition of the Melinex 2 plant at the former ICI site,
Dumfries.
The project comprised a significant asbestos removal exercise
followed by the dismantling and demolition of chemical process
plant, film making machines and buildings. |
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 | | Sanofi Aventis |
| Site Rationalisation Packages |
Acting as both project engineers and planning
supervisors, RVA were appointed by Sanofi Aventis
to manage a major site rationalisation and
decommissioning scheme.
The works at the Dagenham site comprise several
packages including the decontamination and dismantling
of redundant process plant and the demolition of large
buildings. The12 month assignment follows RVA’s
previous contracts with this Client undertaken in 2002.
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| Melinar Plant Dismantling |
The project management for decommissioning of a
world scale polyester resin manufacturing facility at
the Wilton chemical site was a challenging task.
Located within a high hazard environment and
bounded on all sides by operational plant RVA
provided resident engineering and planning
supervisor support.
The brief included the compilation and execution
of robust isolation and decommissioning strategies
prior to demolition
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| Whitehaven Facility Closure |
The high hazard COMAH surfactants site required
careful preparation work and decommissioning in
readiness for demolition and site clearance.
Working closely together, RVA and the Huntsman
team developed a site strategy to ensure that all EHS
issues were addressed and the Client’s requirements
were met at all times. |
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.bmp) | | British Energy Generation |
| Nuclear Liabilities Review |
ESL has been appointed to prepare a number of
Base Line Decommissioning Plans for selected stations within the Client’s fleet.
The work was centred around the liabilities review for the non-controlled areas
and included the assessment of demolition methodology,
costing and programme.
ESL produced detailed reports in a number of formats including in-depth
planning using Primavera P3e software.
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| Demolition of Blackend Plant |
The Blackend plant complex, completed in the late 70s produced titanium
dioxide pigment for use mainly in the paint and plastics sectors has been
decommissioned over the last few years.
RVA’s brief included the provision of specialist project management and
planning supervisor support for the progressive dismantling of the plant
and buildings within a potentially high hazard, operational environment.
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.JPG) | | ConocoPhillips |
| High Hazard Plant Removal |
To remove the No.1 Stabiliser Train from within a live refinery environment
necessitated careful pre-works planning and the extensive use of cold
cutting techniques combined with heavy craneage. |
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.jpg) | | Walsall Housing Group |
| High Rise Demolition |
Having been contracted by Walsall MBC to act as planning supervisors and project
managers, RVA have continued to support Walsall Housing Group in their programme
to remove redundant high rise residential blocks.
The current tally of buildings is in the ‘teens’ and on-going. Methods have included floor by floor
and mechanical techniques. |
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.jpg) | | William Sutton Housing Association Ltd |
| Demolition of Sutton House |
Due to the restricted location of the block, with houses, schools
and office buildings nearby, RVA invited a select list of companies
to tender for the demolition by the controlled use of explosives.
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 | | Bayer CropScience |
| Demolition of Redundant Plant |
RVA were engaged in the roles of Consulting Engineer and Planning Supervisor to
project manage the demolition of a number of redundant production buildings and
plant on the Norwich site.
The main building was of unusual construction and due to its age, no drawings or
details were available. The project was an interesting engineering exercise,
undertaken in the midst of an operational site.
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.jpg) | | Eastman Chemicals |
| Closure of Hartlepool Plant |
A third appointment from the Client is to prepare a Site Options Study.
This will permit informed and balanced decisions to be made about
the future of the site.
The Study will consider a number of alternatives and comment on
their advantages and disadvantages. |
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 | | Great Lakes Corporation |
| Demolition of Newton Aycliffe Plant |
As a consequence of the closure of their plant in Wales, the Newton Aycliffe
site was to be taken out of commission and demolished.
RVA were appointed to provide a total project management and
planning supervisor service.
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.jpg) | | Great Lakes Corporation |
| Closure of Amwlch Plant |
Following the decision to cease the extraction of bromine from sea water,
RVA were appointed to lead the Client's team through a safe and thorough
decommissioning programme.
The brief also extended to the provision of a site option study and
associated budget costings.
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| Demolition of Leferve Walk, Bow |
The final part of this massive project was the demolition of 3
ten storey flats in a newly completed development.
RVA were engaged to compare and evaluate the method options
of dismantling versus explosives.
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.jpg) | | Eastman Chemicals |
| Waterford site appriasal |
Following consideration of our Site Options and Feasibility Study,
the Client has selected a way forward and extended the RVA brief
to assist in plant decommissioning operations and preparation for dismantling.
RVA are in addition preparing tender documentation for the works.
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.JPG) | | Wallsal Housing Group |
| Multi-storey demolition |
Following the transfer of the housing stock from the
local authority, RVA have continued to act as
planning supervisor and engineer on several projects.
Due to location of these block demolition methods
have included floor by floor dismantling and
long-reach excavator.
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.jpg) | | Dundee City Council |
| Term Engineering |
Over a period of more than 12 years RVA have worked with this Client
in the execution of a long term programme of multi storey clearance
by the use of explosives.
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 | | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council |
| Demolition of multi-storey flats |
Resulting from a housing needs review, the Client opted to
demolish 8 blocks in the Borough on 3 different sites.
RVA undertook an options review study resulting in 6 of the blocks
being demolished by explosives and the remainder using
floor by floor dismantling methods
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.jpg) | | Grovehurst Energy Ltd |
| Demolition of power station |
As a part of a massive site expansion plan, the Client undertook
to demolish a coal fired station following the commissioning
of a purpose built CHP.
The work which included demolition of boiler houses and a
turbine hall adjoining operational buildings was
extremely challenging.
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| Post incident assistance |
As a result of an accident resulting in the death of two workers,
RVA were appointed to act as planning supervisor to oversee the
careful and documented dismantling of the steel flue for forensic purposes.
RVA worked closely with the Client, Health & Safety Executive
and other legal entities to complete the difficult project.
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.jpg) | | British Nuclear Fuels plc |
| Term engineering |
RVA are supporting BNFL throughout the UK in the compilation
of Baseline Decommissioning Plans for their power production
and other installations.
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.jpg) | | Huntsman Petrochemicals |
| Olefines 5 feasibility and options study |
Having taken over the legacy of Olefines 5, which had been out of
service for over 20 years, the Client commissioned RVA to provide
a feasibility study and option appraisal for the plant.
The study encompassed topics including immediate and longer term
safety considerations, sanction grade costings, care and maintenance
budgets, giving a flexible management tool on which the Huntsman
board could formulate its future plans.
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| Demolition of Moor Lane Flats |
Following the findings of a structural survey it was found that the
three tower blocks were in need of major works to ensure their
suitability for long-term use. A decision was made to demolish
the structures by the use of explosives.
The project was particularly challenging due to the sensitive location
above a live rail tunnel.
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.jpg) | | Basell Polyolefins UK Limited |
| Demolition of polyolefins plant |
Once the decision had been taken by Basell to close their installation at Wilton,
maximising safety whilst minimising environmental impact and cost were
main driving factors.
Following a comprehensive decontamination and cleaning regime, some of the
main structures were demolished by the use of explosives, hence avoiding
prolonged disruption on this busy site.
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.jpg) | | Aventis Pharma |
| Site rationalisation progmmme |
As a part of an overall site development scheme, Aventis Pharma
engaged RVA to project manage the demolition of laboratory and
research buildings, a batch production plant and warehousing.
Protection of the site infrastructure and security of on-going production
were major issues on this site where prescribed drugs are manufactured.
Several differing methods of demolition were used, mechanical,
explosives and piecemeal to achieve a successful outcome.
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| Demolition Of Sulphuric Acid Plant |
RVA’s role was to ensure that this top tier
COMAH site was decommissioned safely
and efficiently.
The plant which had initially been established
in a relatively open area of Widnes had over
the years become surrounded by residential
and light industrial developments. A major
consideration throughout the closure process
was the protection of the environment and
members of the public.
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