The challenge
In the tropical marine climate, the Arnouville facility silos, support frames, batching plant and conveyors suffered from condensation, rust staining, paint delamination and corrosion at column bases, bracing and bolted flanges.
The audit had to be done without disrupting concrete batching and truck dispatch.
Scope of works
- Mobile dual-rope rope access rigging over silo shells, cones and supports
- Visual testing of corrosion, coating breakdown and deformation
- Ultrasonic thickness and bolt connection checks on critical columns and splice plates
- Zero-drop tool tethering above mixer trucks and loading zones
Outcome
The plant received a structured condition assessment of its assets, with no interruption to production. See the Gourbeyre silo NDT and our inspection services.
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