The challenge
Six silos at a combined cement and concrete plant showed signs of lining wear, coating damage and hairline cracking. The plant needed to know which silos were safe to keep in service and which required repair.
The inspection was carried out inside each silo, a confined space, under permit.
Scope of works
- Confined space entry with gas monitoring, ventilation and standby rescue
- Internal visual inspection of walls, cones and discharge zones
- Mapping of cracks, coating blistering and wear
- Condition report with repair priorities for each silo
Outcome
All six silos were assessed and ranked, giving the plant a clear maintenance plan. Similar inspections were carried out on 12 silos in Crete. See our inspection services.
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