Graymont Kiln 6 and 7 Burner Replacement Project 4

Project Description

G.M. McCrossin, Inc. performed the General, Construction services for this project.

The general scope of work is the replacement of the burners in Kiln 6 and 7 at Graymont’s Pleasant Gap facility.  The project includes replacement of the burners in Kilns 6 and 7, installation of a steel platform above to Kiln Control Room, installation of two natural gas valve trains on the proposed steel platform, installation of structural walkway, installation of connecting pipe to regulator station, air and emergency cooling air piping and ductworks.

The project consisted of 3 phases whereby in phase 1 the focus was on completing the work without shutting down kiln 6 or 7. Work in this phase included but not limited to the installation of a natural gas pipe which was tied into a live gas line through the utilization of s Skillet flange for isolation and the installation of a pre-built stool piece at the plant regular station.

Phase 2 involved the installation of the new burner in Kiln 7. The work was completed in 5 days of the shutdown of Kiln 7 and included the demoloition of the Kiln 7 Burner Trolley and then istalling a Kiln 7 Burner.

Phase 3 involved the installation of the new burner in Kiln 6.  The work in this phase was completed in 5 dyas and involved the removal of the kiln 6 to the installation of the Kiln 6 Blower, Trolley and Burner.