The Biggest Thing We Move is Time - Mammoet.com Menu Contact Conventional power Introduction Back to Preparation onshore saves time offshore CONVENTIONAL POWER Mammoet delivers end-to-end heavy lifting and transport solutions to optimize construction, maintain safety and increase uptime for the fossil fuels energy sector. Back to Preparation onshore saves time offshore SWIPE TO EXPLORE Conventional power Introduction Introduction With major power plant components often manufactured off-site for transportation and installation, a heavy lifting and haulage expert like Mammoet becomes a crucial partner. Though we are in an era when climate change is affecting social and political attitudes towards fossil fuel power generation, the fact is that most of the world’s energy still relies on the burning of coal, diesel and natural gas. However, new conventional power plants are now designed to be more efficient, using technologies that help make fossil fuel energy cleaner and more sustainable. In addition, advanced construction techniques mean that many key power plant elements are fabricated off-site and transported to the construction site – including filters that reduce emissions. Your heavy lifting partner Large and heavy objects like turbines, generators and transformers are key elements in the construction of new conventional power plants. Equally, these and other large elements are routinely removed and replaced during power plant renewal and maintenance work. With Mammoet’s extensive expertise in the energy industry, we are ideally positioned to plan and execute the lifting and transport of big and heavy components. Our experience covers everything from greenfield construction to decommissioning. Continue reading Planning & design Power plant planning for success Early involvement of engineered heavy lifting and transport specialists can strongly influence the design and manufacture of components, smooth transport and on-site scheduling to maximize power plant uptime. In the competitive landscape of the power industry, project owners need to get their facilities up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. Partnering with Mammoet will prove to be a wise and cost-effective decision if it is undertaken early in the planning and design stage. It is during this phase that our engineers and innovators are more likely to find and seize opportunities to shorten the critical path, increasing the efficiency of the overall project and minimizing risks. For many projects, the location, logistics and installation sequence of the large and heavy components can have a strong influence on cost benefits as well as on the critical path. The key is in finding the optimum balance between transportability – how to lift, transport and install these items; construction method – the size and weight limits of components, and productivity – the optimization of all heavy lifting and transport activities and resources on-site. Transportability Location is one of the prime limiting factors on the heavy lifting and transport required by conventional power plant components. The factory-to-foundation transportation of components such as turbines, generators or HRSG modules requires an integrated chain of logistical activities. Mammoet’s extensive global network of shipping contacts provides true peace of mind for our customers. We are excellently placed to design the most efficient route for each component, wherever it is manufactured, taking into account infrastructural bottlenecks or complicated border and port authority procedures, while remaining in full compliance with local rules and regulations. We then coordinate the logistics for each component to ensure that they arrive on time and in the correct order for installation. Continue reading Case A secluded beach provides a timesaving solution Case Smart logistics unlock a time-saving route Expert insight: Gavin Kerr Gavin Kerr Expert insight: Gavin Kerr Investing in expertise to save time At Mammoet we challenge our clients to look beyond the core design of their power generating facility in order to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the project. For example, when considering a combined cycle fossil fuel power plant, the size of the generators, turbines and HRSG modules is generally determined based on the required output of the plant. Our approach is to look at the project from an integrated perspective. Our experienced engineers sit down with our clients in the early project stages to help analyze the design of their plant and its individual components in relation to the transportation and construction approach. There are five project elements to consider: plant design, procurement, logistics, civil works and construction. All five elements are interdependent and bound together by engineered heavy lifting and transport. They can have a significant impact on one another and affect the critical path. A generator, for example, may be purchased at a significantly lower price than the nearest competitor, but what if that manufacturer is serviced by neither rail nor water? This might require an infrastructure upgrade, possibly resulting in delayed delivery of the generator to site. Ultimately, it will impact the construction schedule, installation sequence and laydown area to manage late deliveries — and thus the original cost benefit is neutralized. Continue reading Logistics Moving towards construction efficiency A detailed and expertly executed logistics plan for transporting oversized and heavy parts is integral to the safe and efficient construction process of any type of fossil fuel power plant. Meeting the ever-growing global demand for energy by increasing efficiency and productivity is an ongoing quest for power suppliers. Larger and improved facilities are continually being constructed to meet those demands. The opportunities to improve efficiency through increased scale depend on the type of power plant and its location. Many fossil fuel power plants may be scaled up by using larger numbers of components and modules, while the improvements in efficiency often come from increasing the capacity of individual parts. This often means these components will be bigger and heavier. Whatever the type of fossil fuel power plant, it will present its own set of logistical challenges, both in complexity and in pushing logistical boundaries. Oversized and heavy items such as steam generators and turbines need to be transported from their manufacturing facilities, which could be located in Australasia, Europe and the United States, for example. The logistical boundaries are defined by how safely we can transport these components to site over roads, waterways and railways. In certain cases, the most efficient, cost-effective and safest method of transport to site can only be determined after looking at all the options. At Mammoet, we know that arriving at the smartest plan requires our heavy lifting and transport innovation, skills, expertise and specialized equipment, and we consider these factors in all our logistics planning. Unblocking bottlenecks We use route studies to help us identify infrastructure limitations that lie between the manufacturing facilities and the fossil fuel power plant site: tunnels may be too low, bridges too weak, roads too narrow or ports not suitable for receiving oversized and heavy items. Some areas may also have specific risks for such heavy loads, such as when attempting to cross dense urban or remote environments. Continue reading Case Ruling out delays by ruling out surprises Case Boosting Egypt's energy in double-quick time Expert Insight: Nobuaki Izumi Nobuaki Izumi Expert Insight: Nobuaki Izumi Smooth logistics for safe and timely installation As conventional power facilities increase in capacity, their main components often become larger and heavier to cope with demand. While fossil fuel power companies routinely focus their project planning on construction, how these oversized and heavy items reach the site is crucial to the project’s timely delivery. Parts such as generators, turbines and transformers pose unique and complex logistical challenges, depending on where they are manufactured and the route for transportation. This is particularly an issue in built-up areas where disruption needs to be minimized, or in regions where roads, railways and waterways are not well-suited to accommodating large and heavy loads. Mammoet has been involved in the logistics of oversized and heavy items for 210 years. This means we have the depth of experience to effectively deal with all the challenges presented in the transport of fossil fuel power plant components from their fabrication point to their installation point – from factory-to-foundation. Continue reading Construction Building better fossil fuel power plants Efficient power plant construction relies on heavy lifting expertise to move the oversize and heavy components from their point of fabrication to the construction site. Constructing a new power plant is a complex business. The project’s critical path will depend on the plant’s scale, whether it operates using coal-fired boilers, gas turbines or diesel engines, and on auxiliary systems such as heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) or steam turbines when using combined cycle technology. These factors determine the number and kind of large and heavy components that need to be transported and installed, components that are essential in getting any power plant into production as quickly and safely as possible. By working with Mammoet’s engineered heavy lifting and transport experts at an early stage of your project we can help identify the specific installation requirements of each part – whether boiler, generator, steam turbine or transformer – and realize efficiency gains. Our expertise, engineering capacity and up-to-date equipment, allied with our global network of offices and trusted shipping and port authority contacts, means we can design a flawless transportation schedule and the on-time installation of those components that will satisfy even the shortest of timescales. Managing the unexpected Even with the greatest planning, unforeseen events still have the potential to disrupt project progression. The delay of one of the outsize and heavy components, for example, can compromise the overall installation sequence and negatively impact the project schedule and budget. Our experienced engineered heavy lifting and transport specialists can help protect your project’s critical path and find effective ways to deal with an unexpected change. At a recent power plant in Canada, for example, the phased installation of each large component came under serious threat when the engineering team discovered that roof trusses had been put in place that created an unexpected restriction for the installation work. Removal would have cost the project time and money. Instead, our engineers swiftly reviewed the original installation procedure and, working against the clock, were able to modify the set-up to ensure enough height clearance for both the large component and the heavy lifting gear. Continue reading Case Boosting Egypt's energy in double-quick time Case Moving a power plant across the continent in just six months Expert insight: Pierre Mille Pierre Mille Expert insight: Pierre Mille Integrating work streams to increase efficiency Modern fossil fuel power plants are designed to meet high standards. Construction methods are continually refined and projects are planned for optimal efficiency. However, building them is not always straightforward. The biggest risks to the schedule are generally posed when different contractors and subcontractors are responsible for transporting the large and heavy components from factory to foundation. This kind of decentralized logistical chain requires intensive project management by you, the client. You need to ensure all deliveries over road, rail and waterways align with the construction sequence as the delay of one single item can negatively impact the entire operation’s costs and schedule. Here at Mammoet we have the expertise, global presence and broad fleet of equipment to carry out a full factory-to-foundation (FtF) scope for our customers. By controlling the entire chain of transportation and installation of the outsize and heavy components, we can more effectively streamline the entire process and take on the responsibility of minimizing or mitigating risks. Continue reading Maintenance Uptime insurance Minimizing maintenance downtime with a fast, safe and cost-effective operation requires engineered heavy lifting and transport expertise alongside intimate knowledge of fossil fuel power facilities. A fossil fuel power plant’s components are generally replaced during a scheduled turnaround when they reach the end of their lifecycles. Involving Mammoet’s heavy lifting and transport specialists early in the planned maintenance process enables us to develop the optimal route for these large and heavy items and find ways of shortening the critical path. Ideally, they are removed in one piece or as complete modules, thus increasing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the maintenance operation. But what happens when a component in a fossil fuel power plant unexpectedly fails because of a mechanical or electrical fault? Power plant operators need to take urgent action if they are to minimize downtime and its financial repercussions. Fortunately, our heavy lifting and transport engineers have the expertise, global supplier and authority contacts, permitting knowledge and a range of specialist equipment to quickly and professionally transport a suitable replacement component, wherever it may be located. Continue reading Expert Insight: Tom Rutgrink Tom Rutgrink Expert Insight: Tom Rutgrink Safeguarding conventional power supply Mammoet has performed many scheduled and many unscheduled replacements of oversized and heavy power plant components in a wide variety of circumstances around the world. That experience is crucial in developing fast, safe and cost-effective solutions for other replacement jobs – including where a rapid response is needed. Providing a rapid response to emergency situations requires a different set-up to scheduled maintenance operations. One of the most important benefits Mammoet can provide in an emergency response scenario is the ability to support a solution with our knowledge and understanding of local infrastructure restrictions as well as the rules and regulations of a certain region. Our global presence means we have good relationships with suppliers and the right contacts with local authorities. Our engineers around the world know the demands of specific locations, which enables us to effectively perform route preparations for emergency transport and swiftly obtain all permits. Furthermore, we have specialized equipment available locally which we can adapt to comply with local rules and regulations. Continue reading Relocation & decommissioning Planning for successful power plant relocation Relocating a fossil fuel power plant is sometimes an economically preferable option to on-site decommissioning. Mammoet’s heavy lifting and transport services are crucial to a cost-effective relocation project. As a fossil fuel power plant nears the end of its economic or technical lifecycle, its owner can choose between decommissioning, repurposing or relocating as the next step – whichever option is the most viable. This decision rests on factors such as the type of facility, its condition and location, and the fact that many older power plants simply were not designed with relocation in mind. Each situation poses a unique challenge that requires heavy lifting and transport expertise, as well as the kind of tailor-made engineering solutions that Mammoet offers. Controlled demolition of the facility is one option, or there is the lifting, removal and transportation of large and heavy components away from the site, for re-use or recycling. Both options impact on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the overall operation. For example, large and heavy parts that are suitable for re-use, or that require transporting for dismantling under special conditions in a contained environment, will involve engineered heavy lifting and transport to ensure a safe and efficient outcome. Mammoet has the depth of experience to provide clients with the right heavy lifting and transport services, whatever their decision. Continue reading Power distribution Being prepared: ensuring continuous power supply Maintaining a robust, reliable grid is crucial to businesses and communities across the globe. By working with an expert engineered heavy lifting and transport company, suppliers can reduce the risk of a disrupted supply and react to emergency outages swiftly, safely and cost-effectively. Transformer substations are pivotal to any power distribution system as they convert voltage from power plants all the way to the end user. While the mechanical or electrical failure of a single transformer will be compensated by the substation’s backup system, a swift exchange is crucial. Any further failures of other transformers down-grid could result in substation downtime and jeopardize electricity supply, potentially resulting in economic, social or political damage. Close and early involvement of Mammoet’s engineered heavy lifting and transport specialists is essential in making sure these large and heavy components are transported and installed swiftly and safely – while minimizing risks and securing uptime. Being prepared The location and accessibility of transformer substations are vital factors when considering the heavy transport requirements of a substation replacement or installation project. Since electricity distribution networks are widespread, substations can be located in diverse areas, and not always with direct access to rail- or waterways. Mammoet’s state-of-the-art heavy lifting fleet operates globally and can rapidly be mobilized. Our team of expert engineers conduct route surveys and assess all options in order to determine the safest and most cost-effective routes, wherever they may be. Additionally, our extensive knowledge of local infrastructure restrictions, licensing requirements and regulatory contacts, means we can arrange permits at short notice. Some clients chose to prepare in advance for emergency scenarios. By developing agreed routes, processes and service levels covering particular sections of a power distribution network it is possible to significantly reduce risks to the security of supply. Continue reading Case Lifting a live power pylon without disrupting supply Case Two years of preparation for a fifteen-minute crossing Expert insight: Lars Lamet Lars Lamet Expert insight: Lars Lamet Uptime insurance If an energy supplier wants to secure grid uptime they need to prepare for the downtime. The regular maintenance and timely replacement of network components is essential when so many industries and individuals rely on their energy supply. Even with a good maintenance program, however, the day will come when a part of the network requires emergency repair or replacement. If a transformer fails, for example, it urgently needs to be replaced. In an emergency, one of our many specialists around the world is mobilized to conduct a survey and make an immediate logistics plan. Of course, the ideal scenario for a transformer exchange is to have a detailed plan prepared beforehand. Mammoet has undertaken many transformer exchanges in a range of different circumstances and our clients fully trust our knowledge and can-do attitude. Our level of expertise means we can act quickly while developing detailed approaches to each project. 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