BBA

Industrial Utilities

Send by email
Print sheet
Modernization of the North boiler room of the Alcoa Aluminum smelter in Baie-Comeau
  • LOCATION
    Baie-Comeau, Québec, Canada
  • CLIENT
    Alcoa Première Fusion
  • PROJECT
    Re-engineering of the thermal power plant
  • PERIOD
    2006-2007
  • DISCIPLINES
    mechanical

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

  • Installation of two new energy-efficient boilers (2 x 450 HP)
  • Replacement of 3 existing Vapour boilers
  • Installation of 3 new water supply pumps and a crane attachment to facilitate pump maintenance
  • Optimization of the vapour distribution network
  • Modernization of controls
  • Reduction of energy costs by $470,000 annually
  • Reduction of maintenance costs by $65,000