Alimak Hek at Power Plants
There are many forms of energy conversion. But regardless of the source of energy, whether coal-fired, gas-fired, refuse-fired, nuclear, hydro-electric or wind power, Alimak Hek's industrial lifts have a strong position in every segment.
Why a lift?
- Increased plant output
- Improved efficiency
- Increased availability
- Reduces operating costs to a minimum
It is of paramount importance to identify potential sources of failure to provide preventive maintenance, and – should an un-planned production stop occur – respond rapidly to the failure. To install a lift is often the least expensive way to decrease down-time.
Suitable Products
Reference Examples
Callide "C" power station, Queensland, Australia
An Alimak service and inspection lift was installed in a new 220-meter chimney stack at the Callide Power Station in Queensland.
Electricity transmission towers, Yangtze River Crossing, Jiangsu province, China
The 346.5 m-high structures near Shanghai are the tallest of their kind in the world. Access for service and maintenance posed unique challenges and the solution has been to install a specially adapted Alimak access lift in each tower.
Nuclear power reactor, Oskarshamn, Sweden
The well-known Alimak rack & pinion-driven access lifts have once again proven to be the best solution for quick and easy installation. This installation included putting an access lift down into a nuclear reactor pressure vessel in Oskarshamn, Sweden.
Sodequara LNG power station, Japan
One success story comes from Gadelius Trading K.K., Alimak Hek's distributor in Japan. Since 1993 the company has installed over 30 Alimak lifts in Japanese power plants, and has generated a lot of interest, which is expected to substantially increase the number of installations in the future.
Torsvik heat and power plant, Jönköping, Sweden
High above the ground towers the 120 meter-high chimney, through which purified smoke gas is released. Inside, an Alimak inspection lift has been installed. With eight landings, the lift makes access easier when it comes to inspection and maintenance of the chimney.
United Illuminating Company’s power plant, Bridgeport, CT, USA
The United Illuminating Company’s Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA plant has two Alimak lifts on its chimney stacks. One unit qualifies as the tallest outdoor lift in New England.
Uong Bi Extension 1 Power Station, Vietnam
An ALIMAK SE 400 permanent lift, with a lifting height of 185.4 meters, has been installed inside the chimney of the Uong Bi no. 1 Extension Power Station in Vietnam.
E.ON's Cottam Development Centre Power Station, Retford, UK
An Alimak rack and pinion lift has been installed at E.ON¹s Cottam Development Centre Power Station near Retford in the UK. The Alimak lift is being used for service and inspection work on the boiler house.